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Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your
safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and
their proper use before you operate the product.

FORM NO. 3317–980GB

ProLine Mid-Size

16 HP

Traction Unit

Model No. 30180 – 590001 thru 690001 & UP

Summary of Contents for ProLine 30180

Page 1: ...ly It contains information about your safety and the safety of others Also become familiar with the controls and their proper use before you operate the product FORM NO 3317 980GB ProLine Mid Size 16 HP Traction Unit Model No 30180 590001 thru 690001 UP ...

Page 2: ...art products you are responsible for using the product properly and safely You are also responsible for training persons who you allow to use the product about safe operation The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury even death DANGER WARNING and CAUTION are signal words used to identify the level o...

Page 3: ...rol Rods 16 Install the Battery 17 Activate the Battery 18 Operation 20 Think Safety First 20 Controls 20 Page Parking Brake 21 Starting and Stopping the Engine 22 Operating Mower Blade Control PTO 23 The Safety Interlock System 23 Driving Forward or Backward 24 Stopping the Machine 24 Maintenance 25 Service Interval Chart 25 Air Cleaner 26 Engine Oil 27 Spark Plug 29 Greasing and Lubrication 30 T...

Page 4: ...of the effects of ground conditions especially slopes incorrect hitching and load distribution Preparation 1 While mowing always wear substantial footwear and long trousers Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals 2 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine 3 WARNING Petrol is highly flammable S...

Page 5: ...ly Use care when reversing Use counterweight s or wheel weights when suggested in the instruction handbook 7 Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways 8 Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces other than grass 9 When using any attachments never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine while in operation 10 Never operate the lawnmower wit...

Page 6: ...and petrol storage area free of grass leaves or excessive grease 5 Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration 6 Replace worn or damaged parts for safety 7 If the fuel tank has to be drained this should be done outdoors 8 On multi bladed machines take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to rotate 9 When machine is to be parked stored or left unattended lower the cutt...

Page 7: ...Safety 5 Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2 9 ...

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Page 9: ...sk Shut off engine remove key before preforming Safety alert symbol symbol within triangle indicates a hazard Consult technical manual for proper service procedures maintenance or repair work Fire or open flame Explosion Do not dispose of lead battery in garbage Stay a safe distance from the machine Stay safe distance from machine Stay safe distance from machine Stay safe distance from machine Kee...

Page 10: ...rotary mower blade whole body exposure mower blade Severing of fingers or hand Thrown or flying objects whole body exposure Keep guards and safety shields in place Discharge door lever operation Blade engagement control operation Fuel shut off control operation Hot surface burns to fingers or hands Blade cutting element height adjustment mm Machine rollover To operate machine on a riding mower slo...

Page 11: ...low Decreasing Increasing Engine start Engine stop Choke Neutral First gear Second gear Third gear Reverse Fuel Power take off PTO Fourth gear Forward Engage Disengage Brake system Parking brake On Run Battery Off stop Traction drive ...

Page 12: ...ver smoke when handling gasoline and stay away from an open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline Stabilizer Conditioner Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer conditioner to the gas Keeps gasoline fresh during storage Cleans the engine while it runs ...

Page 13: ...er 1 4 Bolt 1 4 28 x 2 51 mm 1 1 1 1 Install shift lever to transmission Rod fitting Clevis pin Washer Hairpin cotter 2 2 2 2 Install control rods Fuel tank Control panel Bolt 5 16 18 x 7 8 22 5 mm Lock washer 5 16 Washer 5 16 Hose clamp 1 1 4 4 4 2 Install fuel tank and control panel Lock nut 1 4 20 Cable tie 1 1 Install wire harness Wire tie 1 Retain wire harness Lock nut 5 16 18 Lock nut 1 4 20...

Page 14: ... nut 1 4 20 Battery pad Carriage bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 19 mm Lock nut 5 16 18 Red battery cable positive Terminal boot red Black battery cable negative Terminal boot black 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 Install battery Operator s Manual Parts catalog Registration card 1 1 1 Read before operating machine Fill out and return to Toro ...

Page 15: ... secure with hose clamp Fig 2 1717 1 2 3 5 4 6 Figure 2 1 Bolt 5 8 18 x 7 8 22 5 mm 2 Lock washer 3 Washer 4 Fuel line 5 Hose clamp 6 Fuel fitting Install Shift Lever 1 Align mounting block with flats of shaft on top of transmission and slide onto shaft Fig 3 Note DO NOT remove rubber washer on transmission shaft 2 Slide shift lever through control panel and align mounting hole in lever with mount...

Page 16: ...t Throttle Cable 1 Route throttle cable under fuel tank supports and around right side of engine Fig 5 2 Move remote throttle control lever forward until there is approximately 1 8 in 3 5 mm between lever and front end of slot in control base 2135 Figure 5 1 Throttle cable 2 Choke cable 3 Cable clamp 3 Hook wire Z bend into top hole of governor arm Fig 6 4 Loosen cable clamp screw allowing cable i...

Page 17: ...into connector at front of engine Fig 7 2 At left side of engine secure clutch connectors Fig 8 3 Remove lock nut from left rear engine mounting bolt Secure negative black battery cable and ring terminal wire from clutch connector to left rear engine mounting bolt Secure with lock nut removed Fig 8 4 Secure remaining gray ring terminal wire from wire harness and positive red battery cable to rear ...

Page 18: ...pin cotter and washer securing end of control rod to upper control bar thread rod into or out of rod fitting to proper position and reinstall to upper control bar with washer and hairpin cotter 5 Brake rods should be adjusted so parking brake lever can be swung into a snug position against the inside control bar while pulling back on upper control bar Fig 11 6 If an adjustment to brake rods is req...

Page 19: ...the red battery cable and the black terminal boot onto the the black battery cable Fig 14 5 Install the positive battery cable to positive battery terminal and the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal and secure with carriage bolts and lock nuts 6 Mount battery to holders with 2 support rods battery clamp and 2 lock nuts Position support rods in mounting holes as shown in Fig 14...

Page 20: ...ety glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect your hands Fill the battery where clean water is always available for flushing the skin Follow all instructions and comply with all safety messages on the electrolyte container 2 Remove filler caps from the battery Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the electrolyte level is up to the lower part of the tube Fig 15 1 2 3 1262 Fig...

Page 21: ...ttes sparks and flames away from battery 4 When the battery is fully charged disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet then from the negative and positive battery posts Fig 16 5 Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the level is up to the lower part of the tube Fig 15 and install covers 6 Install the battery into the holder ...

Page 22: ...nd has an in line shift pattern Do not shift while unit is moving as transmission damage may occur Upper Control Bar Shift to desired gear and push forward on control bar to engage forward traction operation and pull back to brake Pull right side of control bar to turn right and left side to turn left Lower Control Bar Shift transmission to reverse and pull rearward on lower control bar to engage ...

Page 23: ...t in this position 2 Lift the parking brake lock Fig 18 up and gradually release the upper control bar The brake lock should stay in the set locked position Releasing the Parking Brake 1 Pull rearward on the upper control bar Fig 18 Lower the parking brake lock to the released position 2 Gradually release the upper control bar 1 2 2130 Figure 18 1 Upper control bar 2 Parking brake lock ...

Page 24: ...ll recoil rope to its limit or let go of the starter handle when rope is pulled out because rope may break or recoil assembly may be damaged Stopping 1 Move the throttle lever to SLOW Fig 19 Note If the engine has been working hard or is hot let it idle for a minute before turning the ignition key OFF This helps cool the engine before it is stopped In an emergency the engine may be stopped by turn...

Page 25: ...Interlock System The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the mower blades from rotating unless The control bail is depressed The blade control switch PTO is pressed ON The safety interlock system is designed to stop the mower blades if you release the blade control bail Testing the Safety Interlock System Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time If the safet...

Page 26: ...rake refer to Releasing the Parking Brake page 21 3 Slowly pull on the lower control bar to move rearward Fig 21 To go straight apply equal pressure to both ends of the lower control bar Fig 21 To turn release pressure on the lower control bar side in the direction you want to turn Fig 21 Stopping the Machine To stop the machine pull back on the upper control bar release the blade control bail PTO...

Page 27: ...soline drain X Engine clean outside X X X Fuel Filter replace X X Battery Check electrolyte level X X Tires check pressure X X Chipped Surfaces paint X More often in dusty dirty conditions POTENTIAL HAZARD If you leave the key in the ignition switch someone could start the engine WHAT CAN HAPPEN Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders HOW TO AVOID THE HAZAR...

Page 28: ...etting into the engine and causing damage Unscrew the cover nut s and remove the air cleaner cover 3 Remove the cover seal element cover and air cleaner assembly Fig 22 4 Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element Fig 22 2142 Figure 22 1 Foam element 2 Paper element 3 Cover seal 4 Element cover Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements 1 Foam Element A Wash the foam element in liquid soap a...

Page 29: ...te the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed 1 Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element Fig 22 2 Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base and install element cover and cover seal Fig 22 3 Install the air cleaner cover and secure with wing nut s Engine Oil Service Interval Specification Change oil After the first 8 operatin...

Page 30: ...ay be damaged 2 2140 Figure 25 1 Oil dipstick 2 Metal end Changing Draining Oil 1 Start the engine and let it run five minutes This warms the oil so it drains better 2 Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains completely Then disengage the power take off PTO set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Rem...

Page 31: ...engine and potentially causing damage 3 Remove the spark plug s and metal washer 2 1 m 2442 Figure 27 1 Spark plug wire 2 Spark plug Checking the Spark Plug 1 Look at the center of the spark plug s Fig 28 If you see light brown or gray on the insulator the engine is operating properly A black coating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is dirty IMPORTANT Never clean the spark plug s Alw...

Page 32: ...e fitting s 3 Connect a grease gun to the fitting Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings 4 Wipe up any excess grease Where to Add Grease 1 Lubricate the wheel bearings and front spindles until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings Fig 29 2147 Figure 29 2 Lubricate the transmission couplers Fig 30 2155 Figure 30 Tire Pressure Service Interval Specification...

Page 33: ...ig 17 If the parking brake does not hold securely an adjustment is required 1 Check the brake before you adjust it refer to Checking the Brake page 31 2 Release the parking brake refer to Releasing the Parking Brake page 21 3 Remove the belt cover Fig 32 3 bolts 4 To adjust the brake remove the cotter pin and washer from the brake lever Fig 32 5 Rotate the trunnion so it smoothly slides into brake...

Page 34: ...n a level surface to assure fuel tank drains completely Then disengage the power take off PTO set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop the engine Remove the key 2 Close fuel shut off valve at fuel tank Fig 33 3 Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it up the fuel line away from valve Fig 33 4 Pull the fuel line off the valve Fig 33 Open fuel shut off valve and...

Page 35: ... Figure 34 1 Hose clamp 2 Fuel line 3 Filter Replacing the Drive Belt 1 Remove belt guard not shown for clarity 2 Remove top capscrew securing idler support and idler bracket to rear frame Fig 35 3 Loosen bottom two mounting screws enough to allow belt to pass between drive pulley and idler support Fig 35 4 Raise wheel off ground enough to allow belt removal 5 Install new belt secure bolts and ins...

Page 36: ...ame bracket Fig 36 8 Hook clutch retainer into clutch and secure to frame with engine mounting bolt Torque engine mounting bolt to 19 24 N m 170 220 in lb 9 Connect clutch in line wire connector to wire harness 10 Install lower shield 2148 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Figure 36 1 Lower shield 2 Traction belt 3 Idler pulley 4 Clutch retainer 5 Tension spring 6 Adjusting nut 7 Pivot bolt Adjusting the Electric Clu...

Page 37: ...horoughly with the electrolyte solution 1 Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel 2 Lift off the filler caps Fig 37 3 Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until the level is up to the lower part of the tube Fig 37 IMPORTANT Do not overfill the battery because electrolyte sulfuric acid can cause severe corrosion and damage to the chassis 4 Press the filler caps onto the batter...

Page 38: ...Maintenance 36 Wiring Diagram c 2323 _ ...

Page 39: ... during storage IMPORTANT The battery must be fully charged to prevent it from freezing and being damaged at temperatures below 0 C 32 F A fully charged battery maintains its charge for about 50 days at temperatures lower than 4 C 40 F If temperatures will be above 4 C 40 F check the electrolyte level in the battery and charge every 30 days 9 Check the tire pressure refer to Tire Pressure page 30 ...

Page 40: ...sconnected 4 Install wire on spark plug 5 Spark plug is pitted fouled or gap is incorrect 5 Install new correctly gapped spark plug 6 Dirt in fuel filter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Dirt water or stale fuel is in fuel system 7 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Engine loses power 1 Engine load is excessive 1 Reduce ground speed g 2 Air cleaner is dirty 2 Clean air cleaner element 3 Oil level in crankca...

Page 41: ...ion 1 Engine mounting bolts are loose 1 Tighten engine mounting bolts 2 Loose engine pulley idler pulley or blade pulley 2 Tighten the appropriate pulley 3 Engine pulley is damaged 3 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Machine does not drive 1 Shift lever is in NEUTRAL 1 Move shift lever to a drive gear position 2 Traction belt is worn loose or broken 3 Wheel belt s are worn loose or broken 2 Contac...

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