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3. Push the blade control knob down to off.

4. With engine running, hold down the OPC levers. Pull

the blade control knob (PTO) up. The clutch should
engage and the mower blades begin rotating.

5. Release the OPC levers. The engine should kill.

6. With the engine running, move the speed control lever

forward. Release the OPC levers. The engine should
kill.

7. If all the above conditions are not met have an

Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system
immediately.

Driving Forward or Backward

The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured
in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in
the “FAST” position for best performance.

Forward

1. To go forward, move the speed control lever to desired

speed.

2. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the Neutral

Lock on page 20.

3. Slowly release the drive levers to move forward

(Fig. 23).

To go straight, release drive levers equally (Fig. 23).

To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the side and direction
you want to turn (Fig. 23).

1

2

Figure 23

1.

Drive lever

2.

Speed control lever

Backward

1. To go backward, move the speed control lever to

desired speed.

2. Release the neutral lock. Refer to Releasing the Neutral

Locks on page 20.

3. Slowly squeeze the drive levers back together to move

rearward (Fig. 23).

Bringing Machine to Neutral
Position

Always set the neutral lock when you stop the machine.
Chock or block wheels if it is left unattended.

1. Squeeze the drive levers back.

2. Set the neutral locks. Refer to Operating Neutral Locks

on page 20.

3. Move speed control lever to neutral position.

Stopping the Machine

1. To stop the machine, squeeze the drive levers and

engage neutral locks.

2. Move neutral locks into the neutral position. Refer to

Operating Neutral Locks on page 20.

3. Move speed control lever into neutral.

4. Turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine.

Note: Remember to remove the key from the ignition
switch if you leave the machine.

5. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the

operating position and then chock or block tires.

Children or bystanders may be injured if they
move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended.

Always remove the ignition key and set the
parking brake when leaving the machine
unattended, even if just for a few minutes.

Caution

Summary of Contents for ProLine 30526

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual English EN Form No 3327 574 Mid Size Mower ProLine Hydro 15 hp with 48 Side Discharge Mower Model No 30526 Serial No 220000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...stalling the Upper Handle 14 Connecting the Throttle Cable 14 Installing the Blade Control PTO Rod 15 Installing the Control Rods 15 Installing the Control Arm Rods 16 Installing the Speed Control Rod 16 Installing the Fuel Tank 16 Installing the Muffler 17 Page Hydro Linkage Set Up 17 Checking the Hydraulic Fluid 18 Operation 19 Think Safety First 19 Controls 19 Starting and Stopping the Engine 2...

Page 3: ... or owner can result in injury To reduce the potential for injury comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol which means CAUTION WARNING or DANGER personal safety instruction Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death Safe Operating Practices The following instructions are from ANSI standard B71 4 1999 Training Read ...

Page 4: ...ear path Keep pets and bystanders away Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks Stop blades if not mowing Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone Do not operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs Use care when loading or unloading the machine into or from a trailer or truck Use care when approaching blind corners sh...

Page 5: ...s Tall grass can hide obstacles Use slow speed so that you will not have to stop while on the slope Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments These can change the stability of the machine Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction disengage the blades Check carefully for ov...

Page 6: ...6 ...

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

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Page 9: ...ecals 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 1 430005 54 9220 63 8440 1 Hot surface 1 523552 66 1340 67 5360 ...

Page 10: ...tting blade 2 Push forward to engage 3 Pull back to disengage 98 0776 98 5130 1 Warning read the Operator s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt nut to 75 80 ft lb 102 106 N m 99 3943 1 Engine 106 2733 1 Fast 2 Continuous variable setting 3 Slow 105 4109 105 4110 106 2743 ...

Page 11: ...11 106 2738 1 Forward 2 Neutral 3 Reverse 4 Engine stop 5 Engine run 6 Warning wear hearing protection 7 Fast 8 Continuous variable setting 9 Slow 10 Neutral ...

Page 12: ...om a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed Long term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors Keep face away from nozzle...

Page 13: ...1 4 4 4 4 Installing the upper handle and wire harness Hairpin cotter 1 Installing the blade control rod Clevis pin Washer Hairpin cotter 2 2 2 Installing the control rods Washer Hairpin cotter 2 2 Installing the drive linkage Clevis pin Hairpin cotter 1 2 Installing the speed control rod Fuel tank Bolt 5 16 x 3 4 in Lock washer 5 16 in Locknut Washer 5 16 in Stud Spring 1 2 2 2 4 2 2 Installing t...

Page 14: ...olts 3 8 x 1 in 26 mm spring washers and flange nuts Fig 3 Tighten until spring washers are compressed 3 Route the wire harness along the inside of the left handle and under the control panel Fig 18 4 Connect the right angled insulated terminals to the switch Fig 4 1 2 3 4 m 5906 Figure 4 1 Switch 2 Right angled insulated terminals 3 Key switch 4 Terminal 5 Connect the terminal to the key switch F...

Page 15: ...be positioned between drive lever and neutral lock 2 Install a hairpin cotter between drive lever and washer and into clevis pin Fig 7 Note Make sure the clevis pin is inserted into the neutral lock 3 Repeat this procedure for the opposite side m 5998 3 1 2 5 4 7 6 8 Figure 7 1 Left handle shown 2 Neutral lock 3 Clevis pin 4 Drive lever 5 Control rod 6 Operator Presence Control lever OPC 7 Hairpin...

Page 16: ...ight side of speed control lever under control panel with a hair pin cotter Fig 11 1 2 m 5996 3 Figure 11 1 Speed control rod 2 Speed control lever 3 Hair pin cotter 3 Install yoke end of speed control rod to the speed control crank with a clevis pin and hairpin cotter Fig 12 3 1 5 2 4 Figure 12 1 Speed control rod 2 Yoke 3 Speed control crank 4 Hair pin cotter 5 Clevis pin Installing the Fuel Tan...

Page 17: ...igure 14 1 Fuel line 2 Hose clamp 3 Fuel fitting Installing the Muffler 1 Loosen the clamp Fig 15 m 5941 1 2 3 Figure 15 1 Muffler 2 Clamp 3 Muffler bracket 2 Rotate the muffler forward into the position shown in Figure 15 3 Secure the muffler bracket Fig 15 to the engine bracket with the hardware provided 4 Tighten the clamp Hydro Linkage Set Up Perform the following adjustments when the machine ...

Page 18: ...re is fluid in the reservoir Fig 16 6 If there is no fluid add fluid to the reservoir until it reaches the cold level of the baffle 7 Run the machine at low idle for 15 minutes to allow any air to purge out of the system and warm fluid Refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine on page 20 8 Recheck the fluid level while the fluid is warm If required add fluid to the reservoir until it reaches the h...

Page 19: ...rs the OPC system senses that the operator has left the normal operating position and the system will stop the engine if either the speed control lever is not in the Neutral position or the blade control PTO lever is engaged Blade control knob PTO Push pull knob is used in conjunction with OPC levers to drive mower blades Speed control lever This machine has a variable speed control with a neutral...

Page 20: ...l the choke knob out 9 Grasp the recoil starter handle firmly and pull it out until positive engagement results then pull the handle vigorously to start the engine Allow the rope to recoil slowly Stopping 1 Move the throttle lever to SLOW Fig 20 2 Move drive levers to neutral and set neutral locks 3 Disengage the blade control PTO and move the speed control lever to neutral 4 Let engine idle for 3...

Page 21: ... operate unexpectedly causing personal injury Do not tamper with the interlock switches Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine Caution Understanding the Safety Interlock System The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the mower from starting unless The blade control knob PTO is pushed off The speed control lever i...

Page 22: ...control lever Backward 1 To go backward move the speed control lever to desired speed 2 Release the neutral lock Refer to Releasing the Neutral Locks on page 20 3 Slowly squeeze the drive levers back together to move rearward Fig 23 Bringing Machine to Neutral Position Always set the neutral lock when you stop the machine Chock or block wheels if it is left unattended 1 Squeeze the drive levers ba...

Page 23: ...r or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris Contact with rotating mower blade s and thrown debris will cause injury or death Never remove the grass deflector from the mower because the grass deflector routes material down toward the turf If the grass deflector is ever damaged replace it immediately Never put your hands or feet...

Page 24: ... Raise the back end of the engine frame up enough to remove the drive wheels 4 Remove the drive wheels 5 Loosen but do not remove the 2 axle pivot bolts Fig 26 6 Remove the 2 axle adjustment bolts Fig 26 1 A B C D E Figure 26 1 Axle pivot bolt 7 Raise or lower the mounting bracket so that you can install the 2 axle adjustment bolts in the desired hole location Fig 26 A tapered punch can be used to...

Page 25: ...m 3 in 76 mm C 1 1 1 7 8 in 48 mm 2 1 8 in 55 mm 2 3 8 in 61 mm 2 5 8 in 67 mm 2 7 8 in 73 mm C 2 0 2 1 8 in 55 mm 2 3 8 in 61 mm 2 5 8 in 67 mm 2 7 8 in 73 mm 3 1 8 in 79 mm C 2 1 2 1 4 in 58 mm 2 1 2 in 64 mm 2 3 4 in 70 mm 3 in 76 mm 3 1 4 in 82 mm C 3 0 2 1 2 in 64 mm 2 3 4 in 70 mm 3 in 76 mm 3 1 4 in 82 mm 3 1 2 in 89 mm D 2 1 2 3 8 in 61 mm 2 5 8 in 67 mm 2 7 8 in 73 mm 3 1 8 in 79 mm 3 3 8...

Page 26: ... 40 Hours Mower Deck Idler Pivot grease Pump Drive Idler Pivot grease Pump Control grease Tires check pressure Hydraulic Oil check 50 Hours Belts check for wear cracks 100 Hours Engine Oil change1 Spark Plug s check Engine clean outside Paper Air Cleaner replace1 Hydraulic lines check PTO Engagement Bellcrank grease After first 200 Hours Hydraulic oil filter change 200 Hours Oil Filter change 200 ...

Page 27: ...Inspecting or Servicing the Blades 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control PTO 2 Stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Chock or block tires Inspecting the Blades 1 Inspect the cutting edges Fig 28 If the edges are not sharp or have nicks remove and sharpen the blades Refer to Sharpening the Blades pa...

Page 28: ...performance and continued safety conformance of the machine use genuine Toro replacement blades Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non conformance with safety standards 1 Hold the blade bolt with a wrench 2 Remove the nut blade bolt cone washer blade spacers and thin washer from the spindle Fig 31 m 3779 1 4 3 2 4 6 5 Figure 31 1 Blade 2 Blade bolt 3 Cone washer 4 Spacer ...

Page 29: ...ents 1 Disengage the PTO turn the ignition key to off and remove the key 2 Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position and then chock or block tires 3 Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage Pull out the retaining locks and remove the air cleaner cover Fig 34 4 Unscrew the nut and remove the air cleaner assembly Fig 3...

Page 30: ...hange the engine oil After the first 8 operating hours After every 100 operating hours Note Change the oil more frequently when the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy Oil Type Detergent oil API service SE CC SE SF or SG Crankcase Capacity with filter 57 5 oz 1 6 l without filter 51 oz 1 4 l Viscosity Refer to the table below USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS Checking the Engine Oil Level...

Page 31: ...e the oil filter more frequently when the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy 1 Drain the oil from the engine refer to Changing the Oil page 31 2 Remove the old filter Fig 39 1 2 m 4288 Figure 39 1 Oil filter 2 Adapter 3 Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter Fig 39 4 Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter turn the oil filter clo...

Page 32: ...all the spark plugs and the metal washer Ensure that the air gap is set correctly 2 Tighten the spark plugs to 11 ft lb 15 N m 3 Connect the wires to the spark plugs Fig 40 Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval Specification Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 50 operating hours or monthly whichever occurs first ...

Page 33: ...engagement bellcrank every 100 operating hours Fig 43 Cleaning the Cooling System Service Interval Specification Before each use check and clean engine cooling system Remove any build up of grass dirt or other debris from the cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins air intake screen on flywheel end and carburetor governor levers and linkage This will help ensure adequate cooling and correct engine...

Page 34: ... a new filter and move the hose clamps close to the filter 8 Open the fuel shut off valve at the fuel tank Fig 44 9 Check for fuel leaks and make any needed repairs Servicing the Hydraulic System Replacing the Hydraulic Filter Change the hydraulic filter After the first 8 operating hours After every 200 operating hours 1 Disengage the PTO turn the ignition key to off and remove the key 2 Wait for ...

Page 35: ...ddle speed position and place the drive levers into the drive position If either drive wheel does not rotate it is possible to assist the purging of the charge pump by carefully rotating the tire in the forward direction Note It is necessary to lightly touch the charge pump cap Fig 46 with your hand to check the pump temperature If the cap is too hot to touch turn off engine The pumps may be damag...

Page 36: ...nt is needed do them in the order that they are listed Adjust Speed Control Linkage 1 Disengage the PTO turn the ignition key to off and remove the key 2 Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position and then chock or block tires 3 Move the speed control lever located on the console to the full forward position 4 Check the orientation of the tabs on the ends of the speed ...

Page 37: ... OPC levers held in place Make sure Operator Presence Control OPC levers are working when adjustment is completed Never operate this unit with Operator Presence Control OPC levers held in place Warning 7 Squeeze one drive lever until an increased resistance is felt This is where neutral should be Note Make sure you have not reached the end of the neutral lock slot If you have shorten the control l...

Page 38: ...ard position 5 Place the speed control lever in the neutral position 6 Hold OPC levers down Note The OPC levers must be held down whenever the speed control lever is out of the neutral position or the engine will kill Electrical system will not perform proper safety shut off with Operator Presence Control OPC levers held in place Make sure Operator Presence Control OPC levers are working when adju...

Page 39: ...kwise until the tire begins to rotate forward Fig 52 5 Turn the knob clockwise 1 4 of a turn at a time Then move the speed control forward and back to neutral Repeat this until right wheel stops rotating forward Fig 52 6 The spring that keeps tension on the knob should normally not need adjustment However if adjustment is needed adjust the length of spring to 1 in 26 mm between the washers Fig 52 ...

Page 40: ...h hard surface such as concrete or asphalt 4 If the unit tracks to one side or the other turn the quick track knob Turn the knob right to steer right and turn the knob left to steer left Fig 54 1 m 5398 Figure 54 1 Quick track knob Adjusting Spring Anchor Links For medium or heavy duty drive conditions such as operating with a sulky on steep slopes a higher spring force may be required on the hydr...

Page 41: ... 4731 3 4 1 Figure 56 1 Idler pulley 2 1 2 in 13 mm deflection here 3 Assist arm 4 Front stop 8 Engage the blade control PTO lever 9 Check the clearance between the bell crank and the transmission output shaft Fig 57 m 3860 1 4 5 6 2 3 Figure 57 1 1 16 1 8 in 2 3 mm 2 Bell crank 3 Transmission output shaft 4 Hairpin cotter 5 Clevis pin 6 Clevis Note The clearance should be 1 16 1 8 in 2 3 mm 10 Re...

Page 42: ...the belt Fig 58 Note The eyebolt threads on both ends of the turnbuckle should be engaged a minimum of 5 16 in 8 mm Adjusting the Blade Brake 1 Disengage the PTO turn the ignition key to off and remove the key 2 Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position and then chock or block tires 3 If necessary adjust the spring mounting bolts so that the blade brake pad rubs again...

Page 43: ... of the spring around the front deflector mount 7 Insert the bolt through the spacer and secure it with a locknut 8 Ensure that there is downward spring force on deflector Fig 61 9 Tighten the bolt and locknut until they lightly contact the pivot brackets Fig 61 Important The grass deflector must be spring loaded in the down position Lift the deflector up to check that it snaps to the fully down p...

Page 44: ...44 Hydraulic Diagram High Pressure Reverse Filter Front of Machine Hydraulic Tank High Pressure Reverse High Pressure Reverse High Pressure Forward CASE DRAIN HIGH PRESSURE CHARGE PUMP INLET ...

Page 45: ...n mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times B Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system 5 minutes C Stop the engine allow it to cool and drain the fuel tank refer to Draining Fuel Tank page 33 D Restart the engine and run it until it stops E Choke or prime the engine F Start and run the engine until it will not start again Use the primer if equipped on machine sev...

Page 46: ...evel 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 air passages 5 Spark plug is pitted fouled or gap is incorrect 5 Install new correctly gapped spark plug 6 Vent hole in fuel cap is plugged 6 Clean or replace the fuel cap 7 Dirt in fuel filter 7 Replace fuel filter 8 Dirt water or stale...

Page 47: ...lley is damaged 5 Contact Authorized Service Dealer 6 Blade spindle bent 6 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Uneven cutting height 1 Blade s not sharp 1 Sharpen blade s g g 2 Cutting 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 pressure is incorrect 5 ...

Page 48: ...vered 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 such as filters 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 acc...

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