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Form No. 3354-434 Rev A

Mid-Size T-bar Hydro, 15hp

Traction Unit

Model No. 30187—Serial No. 260000001 and Up

Original Instructions (EN)

Summary of Contents for Proline 30187

Page 1: ...Form No 3354 434 Rev A Mid Size T bar Hydro 15hp Traction Unit Model No 30187 Serial No 260000001 and Up Register your product at www Toro com Original Instructions EN ...

Page 2: ...om for product and accessory information help ﬁnding a dealer or to register your product Whenever you need service genuine Toro parts or additional information contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready Figure 1 identiﬁes the location of the model and serial numbers on the product Write the numbers in the space provide...

Page 3: ...ulching the Grass 23 Pushing the Machine by Hand 23 Maintenance 25 Recommended Maintenance Schedule s 25 Engine Maintenance 25 Servicing the Air Cleaner 25 Servicing the Engine Oil 26 Servicing the Spark Plug 28 Fuel System Maintenance 29 Draining the Fuel Tank 29 Replacing the Fuel Filter 29 Electrical System Maintenance 30 Servicing the Battery 30 Servicing the Fuse 32 Drive System Maintenance 3...

Page 4: ... the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects such as rocks toys and wire which can be thrown by the machine Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels They are ﬂammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never refuel or drain the machine indo...

Page 5: ...ositive last Reconnect the positive ﬁrst and negative last Use care when checking blades Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use caution when servicing them Only replace blades Never straighten or weld them Keep hands and feet away from moving parts If possible do not make adjustments with the engine running Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened Replace all worn or da...

Page 6: ... Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Service Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open ﬂame such as near a water heater or furnace Keep nuts and bolts tight especially the blade attachment bolts Keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check safety systems for proper operation before each use Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure ...

Page 7: ...Slope Chart 7 ...

Page 8: ... 0699 106 0702 Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery 1 Explosion hazard 6 Keep bystanders a safe distance from the battery 2 No re open ame or smoking 7 Wear eye protection explosive gases can cause blindness and other injuries 3 Caustic liquid chemical burn hazard 8 Battery acid can cause blindness or severe burns 4 Wear eye protection 9 Flush eyes immediately with wate...

Page 9: ...95 1544 106 0687 9 ...

Page 10: ...nstall the right control rod 5 No parts required Adjust the tracking Battery 1 Battery holder bracket 2 Battery pad 2 Battery strap 1 Battery support rod 2 Terminal boot 2 Bolt 3 8 x 1 3 4 inches 2 Locknut 3 8 inch 2 Carriage bolt 1 4 x 3 4 inch 2 Locknut 1 4 inch 2 6 Nut 1 4 inch 2 Install the battery 7 No parts required Activate the battery Operator s Manual 1 Engine Operator s Manual 1 Parts Ca...

Page 11: ...ach upper mounting hole with a ﬂange bolt 3 8 x 1 inch and ﬂange nut Figure 4 3 Select the high medium or low position for the lower mounting hole Secure the handle at each lower mounting hole with a ﬂange bolt 3 8 x 1 inch and ﬂange nut Figure 4 Note The handle position can be adjusted to match the operator s height preference Figure 4 1 Upper handle 3 Flange bolt 3 8 x 1 inch 2 Rear frame 4 Flan...

Page 12: ...asher 3 Rod tting 6 Hairpin cotter pin Step 4 Installing the Right Control Rod Parts needed for this step 1 Right control rod 1 Hairpin cotter pin 1 Clevis pin 1 Rod tting Procedure 1 Slide the rod into the control bracket and secure it with a hairpin cotter pin Figure 6 2 Remove the hairpin cotter pin and rod from the upper control bars 3 Press and hold upper control bars against the reference ba...

Page 13: ...ket 2 Battery pad 1 Battery strap 2 Battery support rod 2 Terminal boot 2 Bolt 3 8 x 1 3 4 inches 2 Locknut 3 8 inch 2 Carriage bolt 1 4 x 3 4 inch 2 Locknut 1 4 inch 2 Nut 1 4 inch Procedure Bulk electrolyte with 1 265 speciﬁc gravity must be purchased from a local battery supply outlet Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead...

Page 14: ... battery terminal and the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal Secure cables with 2 carriage bolts 1 4 x 3 4 inch and locknuts 1 4 inch 7 Mount battery to holder with 2 support rods a battery clamp and 2 locknuts 1 4 inch Position the support rods in the mounting holes Figure 8 Tighten the locknuts so the battery is held securely in position and will not slide Do not overtighten...

Page 15: ... can be spilled on other parts and cause corrosion 3 Remove the vent caps from the battery Figure 9 4 Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the level is up to the upper line on the battery case Important Do not overﬁll the battery because electrolyte sulfuric acid can cause severe corrosion and damage to the chassis 5 Wait ﬁve to ten minutes after ﬁlling the battery cells Add electr...

Page 16: ... needed for this step 1 Operator s Manual 1 Engine Operator s Manual 1 Parts Catalog 1 Safety Video 1 Registration Card Procedure Read the Operator s Manual View the safety video Fill out the registration card and mail it in or register online at www Toro com 16 ...

Page 17: ...bail is used in conjunction with the power take off switch PTO to engage the clutch to drive the mower blades Release the mower control bail to disengage the mower blades Blade Control Switch PTO This pull switch is used in conjunction with the blade control bail to engage the clutch to drive the mower blades Upper Control Bar Shift to the desired gear and push forward on the upper control bar to ...

Page 18: ...ed into position with quick release levers Ignition Switch This switch is used in conjunction with recoil starter and has two positions Run and Off Fuel Shut off Valve Close the fuel shut off valve when transporting or storing mower 18 ...

Page 19: ...on In certain conditions during fueling static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors A ﬁre or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before ﬁlling Do not ﬁll gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets or pl...

Page 20: ...tion Knowing this information could help you or any bystanders avoid injury The use of protective equipment for eyes hearing feet and head is recommended This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure Wear hearing protection when operating this machine Figure 12 1 Warning wear hearing protection Starting ...

Page 21: ...Hold the blade control bail against the upper control bar while operating 4 Repeat the procedure to engage the mower blades if the blade control bail is released Figure 14 1 Upper control bar 3 Power take off switch PTO 2 Blade control bail Disengaging the Mower Blades PTO Release the blade control bail to disengage the blades Figure 14 The Safety Interlock System If safety interlock switches are ...

Page 22: ...und speed Figure 15 When the bar is in the full forward position the ground speed is approximately 6 mph When the reference bar is in the middle position the ground speed is approximately 3 mph Note In normal conditions a 2 5 to 3 0 mph ground speed middle position of the reference bar is best for cutting performance Use a faster ground speed for light cutting or transport Use a slower ground spee...

Page 23: ...ck to transport the machine Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law Please carefully read all the safety instructions Knowing this information could help you your family pets or bystanders avoid injury To transport the machine 1 If using a trailer connect it to the towing vehicle and connect the safety chains 2 Load the machine onto the trailer or...

Page 24: ...ows hydraulic ﬂuid to by pass the pump and the wheels to turn Figure 16 Important Rotate by pass valve a maximum of 5 turns so the valve does not come out of the body causing ﬂuid to run out To Operate the Machine If the by pass valve is opened to push the machine by hand an adjustment is required for machine operation Refer to Adjusting the By pass Valve Note The machine will not drive unless the...

Page 25: ...he oil lter Check the spark plug Replace the fuel lter Change the hydraulic lter Before storage Paint chipped surfaces Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage Important Refer to your engine operator s manual for additional maintenance procedures If you leave the key in the ignition switch someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders ...

Page 26: ...ss oil in the foam element restricts the air ﬂow through the element and may reach the paper ﬁlter and clog it Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or worn Figure 18 1 Foam element 2 Oil Inspecting the Paper Element Important Never clean the paper element with pressurized air or liquids such as solvent gas or kerosene 1 Inspect the element for tears an oily ﬁlm and damage to the rubber...

Page 27: ...he end If the oil level is low slowly pour only enough oil into the ﬁller tube to raise the level to the full mark Important Do not overﬁll the crankcase with oil and run the engine engine damage can result Changing the Engine 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 t...

Page 28: ...fter every 200 operating hours Make sure the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug s and a gapping tool feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap Install a new spark plug s if necessary Type Champion RC12YC or Champion Premium Gold 2071 or equivalent Air Gap 0 040 inch 1 02 mm...

Page 29: ...ke off PTO and turn the ignition key to off Remove the key 2 Close the fuel shut off valve at the fuel tank Figure 26 3 Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it up the fuel line away from fuel ﬁlter Figure 27 4 Pull the fuel line off the fuel ﬁlter Figure 27 Open the fuel shut off valve and allow the gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan Note Now is the best time to install...

Page 30: ... the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a deadly poison and causes severe burns Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect your hands Removing the Battery Battery terminals or metal tools could short aga...

Page 31: ...Figure 28 Slide the rubber cover over the post 4 Then install the negative battery cable and ground wire to the negative battery terminal with a nut washer and bolt Figure 28 Slide the rubber cover over the post Figure 28 1 Battery holder 6 Nut 1 4 inch 2 Terminal boot 7 Battery support rod 3 Positive cable 8 Battery clamp 4 Negative cable 9 Locknut 1 4 inch 5 Carriage bolt 1 4 x 3 4 inches 10 Ven...

Page 32: ... electrolyte level is up to the Upper line Figure 29 on the battery case 6 Reinstall the battery vent caps Charging the Battery Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and ﬂames away from battery Important Always keep the battery fully charged 1 265 speciﬁc gravity This is especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature...

Page 33: ...en or loosen the lock nuts on the ﬂange studs Figure 33 Figure 33 1 Adjusting nut 3 Feeler gauge 2 Slot 2 Check adjustment by inserting a feeler gauge through the slots next to the studs Figure 33 3 The proper disengaged clearance between the clutch plates is 0 012 0 024 inch 0 30 0 60 mm It will be necessary to check this clearance at each of the three slots to ensure the plates are parallel to e...

Page 34: ... oil cooler screen and engine air intake Every 100 hours clean oil cooler engine cylinder and cylinder head cooling ﬁns Also clean around carburetor governor levers and linkage This will help insure adequate cooling to hydraulic pumps motors and engine and will reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage 1 Remove oil cooler from the engine Figure 35 Save all mounting hardware 2 Blo...

Page 35: ...ar hydraulic ﬂuid Tank Capacity 1 3 4 quarts 1 6 liter Important Use only hydraulic oils speciﬁed Other ﬂuids could cause system damage 1 Position machine on a level surface and stop the engine 2 Clean area around ﬁller neck and cap dipstick of hydraulic tank Figure 37 3 Remove cap dipstick from ﬁller neck and wipe with a clean rag Insert cap dipstick and seat cap all the way into ﬁller neck then ...

Page 36: ... Not over ﬁll Figure 39 1 Hydraulic lter 3 Adapter 2 Gasket Bleeding the Hydraulic System The traction system is self bleeding however it may be necessary to bleed the system if ﬂuid is changed or after work is performed on the system 1 Raise the rear of machine until wheels are off the ﬂoor and support with jack stands 2 Start the engine and run at idle speed Engage traction on one side and spin ...

Page 37: ...lift off the ground If front caster wheels lift the off the ground the machine is too aggressive and adjustment is required 6 6 Move the engine throttle to the fast position 7 7 Quickly push the upper control bar against the reference bar The front caster wheels should lift approximately 1 inch off the ground If front caster wheels lift the off the ground more than 2 inches the machine is too aggr...

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Page 39: ...em 5 minutes B Stop engine allow to cool and drain the fuel tank refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank in Fuel System Maintenance page 29 or operate engine until it stops C Restart engine and run until it stops Repeat on Choke until engine will not restart D Dispose of fuel properly Recycle as per local codes Note Do not store stabilizer conditioned gasoline over 90 days 7 Remove the spark plug s and c...

Page 40: ...eed 2 Air cleaner is dirty 2 Clean the air cleaner element 3 Oil level in the crankcase is low 3 Add oil to the crankcase 4 Cooling ns and air passages under the engine blower housing are plugged 4 Remove the obstruction from the cooling ns and air passages 5 Spark plug is pitted fouled or the gap is incorrect 5 Install a new correctly gapped spark plug 6 Vent hole in the fuel cap is plugged 6 Cle...

Page 41: ...s are loose 3 Tighten the engine mounting bolts 4 Loose engine pulley idler pulley or blade pulley 4 Tighten the appropriate pulley 5 Engine pulley is damaged 5 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer Abnormal vibration 6 Blade spindle is bent 6 Contact an Authorized Service Dealer 1 Blade s not sharp 1 Sharpen the blade s 2 Cutting blade s is are bent 2 Install new cutting blade s 3 Mower is not lev...

Page 42: ...drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position 3 Deck belt is worn loose or broken 3 Install new deck belt 4 Deck belt is off pulley 4 Install deck pulley and check the idler pulley idler arm and spring for correct position and function Blades do not rotate 5 Broken or missing idler spring 5 Replace the spring 42 ...

Page 43: ...Schematics Electrical Schematic Rev A 43 ...

Page 44: ...Hydraulic Schematic Rev A 44 ...

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Page 47: ...cheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions must be warranted for the warranty period of two years If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage it must be repaired or replaced by The Toro Company Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remaining warranty period B Any warranted part that i...

Page 48: ...m coverage on some products This express warranty does not cover the following Cost of regular maintenance service or parts such as lters fuel lubricants tune up parts blade sharpening brake and clutch adjustments Any product or part which has been altered or misused or required replacement or repair due to normal wear accidents or lack of proper maintenance Repairs necessary due to improper fuel ...

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