Operator’s Manual
Domestic English (EN)
Form No. 3327–384
Mid–Size Mower
ProLine Gear 17 HP with 52 in. Side DischargeMower
Model No. 30322—Serial No. 230000001 and Up
Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Domestic English EN Form No 3327 384 Mid Size Mower ProLine Gear 17 HP with 52 in Side Discharge Mower Model No 30322 Serial No 230000001 and Up...
Page 2: ...y 14 Installing the Shift Lever Plate and Fuel Tank 14 Adjusting the Shift Lever Plate 15 Installing the Control Rods 16 Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins and Washers 17 Installing the Rear Weight 17...
Page 3: ...cturers that do not meet American National Standards Institute certification will cause noncompliance of this machine Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury To reduc...
Page 4: ...eet away from the cutting unit Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path Keep pets and bystanders away Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewa...
Page 5: ...l slopes and ramps require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it DO Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc from the mowing area Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can...
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Page 9: ...Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 43 8480 52 2010 66 1340 67 5360 68 8340 8...
Page 10: ...10 98 0776 98 4387 1 Warning wearhearing protection 104 8186 104 8569 106 5532 106 0699 105 0884 106 0635...
Page 11: ...11 106 5494 106 5499 1 Engine stop 2 Engine start 3 Move the control bar to the handle then pull the knob 106 5505...
Page 12: ...t possible then refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contac...
Page 13: ...5 16 inch Spring Hose clamp 1 1 2 2 4 2 1 Installing shift lever plate and fuel tank 3 No parts needed Adjusting the shift lever plate 4 Clevis pin Washer Hairpin cotter pin 2 2 2 Installing the contr...
Page 14: ...e Handle assembly must be installed before fuel tank is installed 2 Step Parts needed for this step 1 Fuel tank with studs installed 1 Shift lever plate 2 Bolts 5 16 x 7 8 inch 2 Lock washers 5 16 inc...
Page 15: ...for this step Adjusting the Shift Lever Plate 1 Shift lever to second gear and check alignment of lever in slot of shifter lever plate The clearance between top and bottom of the shift lever should b...
Page 16: ...fitting 2 3 1 2inch 89 mm 3 Idler bracket 4 Clevis pin washer and hairpin cotter 5 Rod fitting 6 Hole F 3 Check the gap between upper control bar and fixed bar with wheel drive fully engaged Gap shou...
Page 17: ...tained by a hairpin cotter 1 On the opposite side of the muffler install unused washers and hairpin cotter pins into front and rear height of cut pins Fig 11 m 6505 3 2 1 Figure 11 1 Hairpin cotter 2...
Page 18: ...h the weight installed in the rear position the front end of the machine can rapidly raise up when the mower is removed This could cause serious injury to you or bystanders Support the rear of the mac...
Page 19: ...on with control bail to release clutch brake and engage clutch to drive mower blades Gear Shift Lever Transmission has five forward speeds neutral and reverse and has an in line shift pattern Importan...
Page 20: ...start a warm engine move throttle control to the fast position 4 Grasp recoil starter handle firmly and pull out until positive engagement results then pull handle vigorously to start engine and allow...
Page 21: ...h time Note If the safety system does not operate as described below have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately 1 Set the parking brake and start the engine refer to Starti...
Page 22: ...ine until drive wheels contact curb Fig 19 6 Lower the front of the machine Fig 19 Note Both drive wheels should contact the curb and caster wheels straight 7 At the same time engage lower control bar...
Page 23: ...r is ever damaged replace it immediately Never put your hands or feet under the mower Never try to clear discharge area or mower blades unless you release the bail and the power take off PTO is off Ro...
Page 24: ...71 2 Figure 21 1 Gage wheel 2 Nut 3 Washer m 6470 2 4 3 5 1 Figure 22 1 Gage wheel 2 Nut 3 Bolt 4 Washer 5 Spacer 1 2 3 4 4 m 6510 Figure 23 1 Center Gage Wheels and Spacer 2 Nut 3 Bolt 4 Washer Adjus...
Page 25: ...n cotter Refer to Installing the Control Rods page 16 6 Check the parking brake adjustment Fig 10 Refer to Checking the Brakes page 32 Using the Mid Size Weight This machine includes a weight and shou...
Page 26: ...lectric Clutch adjust Engine clean outside 200 Hours Oil Filter change 200 hours or every other oil change Fuel Filter replace Paper Air Cleaner replace1 250 Hours Transmission Couplings grease1 400 H...
Page 27: ...the foam element in liquid soap and warm water When the element is clean rinse it thoroughly 2 Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth 3 Put one or two ounces of oil on the element Fig 28 Sq...
Page 28: ...lowly pour only enough oil into the filler tube to raise the level to the full mark Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because the engine may be damaged 1 2 3 Figure 30 1 Oil dipstick 2...
Page 29: ...nstalling 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 Ty...
Page 30: ...e into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings 5 Wipe up any excess grease Lubricating the Caster and Wheel Bearings 1 Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles until...
Page 31: ...ting hours or monthly whichever occurs first Fig 38 Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading Rear Tire Pressure 12 14 psi 83 97 kPa Caster Tire Pressure 25 30 psi 1...
Page 32: ...age 20 5 To adjust the brake remove the hair pin cotter and washer from the brake lever and trunnion Fig 40 6 Rotate the wing nut clockwise to increase the braking pressure 7 Rotate the wing nut count...
Page 33: ...fuel line off the valve Fig 42 Open fuel shut off valve and allow gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan Note Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty R...
Page 34: ...k plug s Inspecting the Blades 1 Inspect the cutting edges Fig 44 If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades Refer to Sharpening the Blades on page 35 2 Inspect the blades...
Page 35: ...ame amount of material is removed from both cutting edges 1 m 1854 Figure 48 1 Sharpen at original angle 2 Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade balancer Fig 49 If the blade stays in...
Page 36: ...A 1 5 16 inch 33 mm 1 4 inch 6 mm 5 Straight edge 6 Carrier frame cross tube Checking Engine Deck Height 1 Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake 2 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for al...
Page 37: ...cations A and B 5 Caster spacers Checking the Deck Front to Rear Pitch 1 Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit 2 Position one blade front to rear Fig 54 Measure at C and D locations F...
Page 38: ...h 6 mm A Front B m 1078 Figure 57 MEASURE FROM CUTTING EDGE TO A LEVEL SURFACE m 2550 Figure 58 Changing the Side to Side Leveling Changing the side to side leveling is done by adjusting tire pressure...
Page 39: ...e Fig 61 6 Tighten the bottom two mounting screws enough to allow the belt to pass between the drive pulley and idler support Fig 61 2 m 1722 1 4 3 5 Figure 61 1 Top capscrew 2 Idler bracket 3 Idler s...
Page 40: ...ing unit then reinstall and tighten the knobs 11 Install the carrier frame cover and rubber washers onto the cutting unit then install and tighten the hand knobs 4 3 1 5 3 2 6 m 6530 Figure 63 1 Deck...
Page 41: ...rect installation and to maintain a level deck 4 2 1 3 2 m 6372 Figure 65 1 Locking Pin 2 Spacers locate as required 3 Carrier frame mounting tube 4 Caster wheel fork 4 Insert a pin punch into the mou...
Page 42: ...the wheel bolt and locknut Tighten the locknut until the spanner bushing bottoms against the inside of the caster forks Fig 67 7 Grease the fitting on the caster wheel Replacing the Grass Deflector A...
Page 43: ...D1 D4 C2 D6 HOUR METER OPTIONAL PK W AC AC IGNITION MODULE REG MAG SPARK PLUG PK 7 5A F1 S2 CLUTCH SW MOMENTARY PK G KEY SW S3 BAIL SW NORMALLY OPEN BN OR PK KEY SWITCH NONE G M OFF ON M S1 IGNITION W...
Page 44: ...to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system 5 minutes B Stop engine allow to cool and drain the fuel tank refer to Fuel Tank page 33 or operate engine until it stops C Restart engine and r...
Page 45: ...2 Clean air cleaner element 3 Oil level in crankcase is low 3 Add oil to crankcase 4 Cooling fins and air passages under engine blower housing are plugged 4 Remove obstruction from cooling fins and ai...
Page 46: ...blade s is are bent 2 Install new cutting blade s 3 Mower is not level 3 Level mower from side to side and front to rear 4 Underside of mower is dirty 4 Clean the underside of the mower 5 Tire pressur...
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Page 48: ...ered There is no other express warranty except for special emission system coverage on some products This express warranty does not cover the following Cost of regular maintenance service or parts suc...
