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Operation

Note:

Determine the left and right sides of the machine

from the normal operating position.

Think Safety First

Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the

safety section. Knowing this information could help you,

your family, pets or 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.

Caution

Figure 16

1. Caution

2. Wear hearing protection

Controls

Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 17) before you

start the engine and operate the machine.

Throttle control

– The throttle control has Choke, Fast,

Slow and Stop positions.

Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers

– When you

squeeze the OPC levers against the handles, the OPC

system senses that the operator is in the normal operating

position. When you release the OPC levers, 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 position. This controls how fast the

machine will travel.

Drive levers

– Release drive levers to engage forward

traction operation and squeeze to reverse. Squeeze right

side of drive lever to turn right and left side to turn left.

Neutral lock

– Squeeze drive levers back and move locks

to the rear for neutral lock. Squeeze drive levers back and

move locks to the front for parking brake lock.

Recoil Starter –

Pull recoil starter handle to start engine.

Fuel Shut–off Valve

– (Inline) Close fuel shut–off valve

when transporting or storing mower.

Parking Brake Lever

– The parking brake lever is on the

right side. Pull up on the brake lever to set the parking

brake.

m–6487

Figure 17

1. Throttle control
2. Operator Presence

Control levers (OPC)

3. Blade control knob (PTO)

4. Drive lever
5. Neutral lock
6. Speed control lever

Operating the Parking Brake

Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or

leave it unattended. Before each use, check the parking

brake for proper operation.

Summary of Contents for ProLine 30527

Page 1: ...erator s Manual Original Instructions EN Register your product at www Toro com Form No 3352 604 Mid Size Mower ProLine Hydro 15 hp with 36in Side Discharge Mower Model No 30527 Serial No 250000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...ters 13 Installing the Upper Handle 13 Connecting the Throttle Cable 14 Installing the Blade Control PTO Rod 14 Installing the Control Rods 14 Installing the Control Arm Rods 15 Page Installing the Speed Control Rod 15 Installing the Fuel Tank 16 Setting up the Hydro Linkage 16 Checking the Hydraulic Fluid 17 Operation 18 Think Safety First 18 Controls 18 Operating the Parking Brake 18 Starting an...

Page 3: ...al information worthy of special attention Safety This machine meets or exceeds the B71 4 2004 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production Note The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers that do not meet American National Standards Institute certification will cause noncompliance of this machine Improper use or maintenance by the ope...

Page 4: ...g emptying the catchers or unclogging the chute Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs Make necessary repairs before resuming operations Keep hands and feet 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 ...

Page 5: ...ss of control and accidents which can result in severe injury or death All 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 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 ...

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Page 7: ...7 Slope Chart Fold along appropriate line Align this edge with a vertical surface Tree Building Fence post pole etc Example Compare slope with folded edge ...

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Page 9: ...to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost 1 403005 93 1122 1 523552 66 1340 95 2814 95 5537 1 Read the Operator s Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2 Push forward to engage 3 Pull back to disengage ...

Page 10: ...l for instructions on torquing the blade bolt nut to 75 80 ft lb 102 106 N m 98 3296 98 5954 105 4109 105 4110 106 0699 106 2743 106 0829 1 Forward 2 Neutral 3 Reverse 4 Warning wear hearing protection 5 Fast 6 Continuous variable setting 7 Slow 8 Neutral ...

Page 11: ...er from 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 n...

Page 12: ...e tie 1 4 4 4 4 Installing the upper handle and wire harness Hairpin cotter 1 Installing the blade control rod Clevis pin Hairpin cotter 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 inch Lock washer 5 16 inch Locknut Washer 5 16 inch Stud Spring 1 2 2 2 4 2 2 Installin...

Page 13: ...3 1 Upper handle 2 Rear frame bracket 3 Flange bolt 26 mm 4 Spring washer 5 Flange nut Important Install the flange bolts with the bolt head on the outside of the upper handle Refer to figure 3 2 Secure each leg of the upper handle to the rear frame and bracket with two flange bolts 3 8 x 1 inch 26 mm spring washers and flange nuts Fig 3 Tighten until spring washers are compressed 3 Route the wire...

Page 14: ...m 2596 5 2 4 1 3 Figure 5 1 Wire Z bend 2 Speed control lever 3 Base plate 4 Alignment holes 1 4 in 6 mm 5 Cable clamp Installing the Blade Control PTO Rod 1 From outer side of bell crank insert end of blade control PTO rod thru hole Fig 6 1 3 2 m 5997 Figure 6 1 Blade control PTO rod 2 Bell crank 3 Hairpin cotter 2 Secure the blade control PTO rod to the bell crank with a hairpin cotter Fig 6 Ins...

Page 15: ... rod fittings to idler brackets with clevis pins and e ring Fig 8 m 5400 4 2 1 3 5 Figure 8 1 Control rod 2 Idler bracket 3 Rod fitting 4 E ring 5 2 1 2 inch 64 mm from bottom Installing the Control Arm Rods 1 Insert control arm swivel thru hole in speed control crank and secure with hairpin cotter Fig 9 1 2 3 m 5994 Figure 9 1 Control arm 2 Swivel 3 Speed control crank 2 Repeat this procedure for...

Page 16: ...f the fuel tank with 2 bolts 5 16 x 3 4 inch 2 lock washers 5 16 inch and 2 washers 5 16 inch Fig 13 1 2 3 5 4 6 3 m 6488 Figure 13 1 Bolt 5 8 x 7 8 inch 2 2 Lock washer 5 16 inch 2 3 Washer 5 16 inch 2 4 Stud 2 5 Spring 2 6 Locknut 2 3 Secure the fuel tank studs to the frame with 2 washers 5 16 inch 2 springs and 2 locknuts 5 16 inch Fig 13 Note Tighten the left side of the fuel tank until it is ...

Page 17: ...aulic tank Fig 15 3 1 2 m 5615 4 Figure 15 1 Cap 2 Baffle 3 Cold fluid level full 4 Hot fluid level full 5 Remove cap from filler neck Look inside to check if there is fluid in the reservoir Fig 15 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 Re...

Page 18: ...em 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 position This controls how fast the machine will travel Drive levers Release drive levers to ...

Page 19: ...right side of machine pull ring and chain straight out from side of machine and hook ring over control shield bolt 1 2 m 5993 Figure 19 1 Split ring 2 Control shield bolt After engine is started pull chain straight out from side of machine until ring can be removed from shield bolt Slowly release tension on chain 3 Disengage the blade control PTO and move the speed control lever to neutral 4 Move ...

Page 20: ...ack Fig 21 Releasing the Neutral Lock 1 Squeeze the drive levers back 2 Place thumbs on the upper part of of locks and move them forward until in forward slot Fig 21 m 5388 3 1 2 5 4 6 Figure 21 1 Handle 2 Neutral lock 3 Neutral position 4 Drive lever 5 Full speed forward 6 Reverse position Operating Mower Blade Control PTO The blade control knob PTO is used in conjunction with the Operator Presen...

Page 21: ...ate as described have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately 1 Set the neutral locks and place speed control lever in neutral Start the engine refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine page 19 2 Without holding the Operator Presence Control OPC levers pull the blade control knob PTO up The engine should kill 3 Push the blade control knob down to off 4 With engine running...

Page 22: ...s set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended even if just for a few minutes Caution Pushing the Machine by Hand The by pass valves allow the machine to be pushed by hand without the engine running Important Always push the machine by hand Never tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur To Push the Machine 1 Disengage the power take off PTO and shut off the engine 2 Rotate t...

Page 23: ...e bolts This allows a range in 1 4 inch 6 mm increments of cutting height in any axle position Use the same number of blade spacers on all blades to achieve a level cut 2 above and 2 below 1 above and 3 below etc 1 Disengage the PTO and pull the throttle to the stop position 2 Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Set the parking brake 3 Hold the blade bolt and re...

Page 24: ... 4 bolts 9 Install drive wheels and lower the mower Adjusting the Caster Position 1 Using the Height of Cut Chart on page 25 adjust the caster spacers to match with the axle hole selected Fig 27 m 3791 1 3 2 Figure 27 1 Clevis pin 2 Spacer 3 16 inch 5 mm 3 Spacer 1 2 inch 13 mm 2 Remove the clevis pin slide the caster from the support and change the spacers Fig 27 3 Install the caster in the suppo...

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

Page 26: ...er 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 hours or ever...

Page 27: ...arning Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades 1 Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control PTO 2 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position Set the parking brake 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: ...m 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 Space...

Page 29: ...o off Remove the key 2 Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage Unscrew the cover nut and remove the air cleaner cover Fig 34 3 Remove the air cleaner assembly Fig 34 4 Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element Fig 34 1 2 m 2595 3 4 5 6 Figure 34 1 Cover and nut 2 Wing nut 3 Foam element 4 Washer and grommet 5 Paper element 6 Air cle...

Page 30: ...Type Detergent oil API service SF SG or SH Crankcase Capacity w filter 64 ounce 1 9 l Viscosity See table below F 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS 32 5W 20 5W 30 10W 30 Checking the Engine Oil Level 1 Park the machine on a level surface 2 Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake 3 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the ...

Page 31: ...ating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy 1 Drain the oil from the engine refer to Changing the Engine Oil page 31 2 Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter Fig 39 gasket surface 3 Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter Fig 39 m 1256 1 2 3 Figure 39 1 Oil filter 2 Gasket 3 Adapter 4 Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter Turn the...

Page 32: ...re the air gap is set correctly 2 Tighten the spark plug s to 20 ft lb 27 N m 3 Push the wire s onto the spark plug s 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 Fig 42 Check the tires when they are cold to get...

Page 33: ... bearings 5 Wipe up any excess grease Locating Where to Apply Grease 1 Lubricate the caster wheel bearings and front spindles every 8 operating hours Fig 43 Figure 43 2 Lubricate the mower deck idler pivot pump drive idler pivot and pump control every 40 operating hours Fig 43 Note You ll have to remove the carrier covers to access the grease fitting for the deck 3 Lubricate the PTO engagement bel...

Page 34: ...he hose clamp close to the filter to secure the fuel line Servicing the Fuel Filter Service Interval Specification Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or yearly whichever occurs first Replacing the Fuel Filter Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line 1 Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake 2 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop bef...

Page 35: ...r in other parts of the hydraulic system will be purged through normal operation once the charge pump is primed 1 Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake 2 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 Raise the rear of the machine up onto jack stands high enough to raise the drive wheels off the ground 4 Check Hydraulic fluid level 5 Start engin...

Page 36: ...tight before applying pressure to hydraulic system Warning Performing the Hydro Linkage Adjustments Perform the following linkage adjustments when the machine needs maintenance Perform steps Adjusting the Speed Control Linkage through Adjusting the Tracking If an adjustment is needed do them in the order that they are listed Adjusting the Speed Control Linkage 1 Disengage the PTO and set the parki...

Page 37: ...t perform proper safety shut off with Operator Presence Control 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...

Page 38: ...ol lever in the neutral position 7 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 adjustment is completed Never operate th...

Page 39: ...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 an adjustment is needed adjust the length of spring to 1 inch 26 mm between the washers Fig 52 7 Adjust spring length by turning nut at front of spring Fig 52 3 2 1 m 5403 4 Figure 52 1 Hydro control linkage 2 Quick track knob 3 ...

Page 40: ...nit 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 Servicing the Brake Service Interval Specification Before each use check the parking brake for proper operation Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended If the parking brake does not h...

Page 41: ... Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake 2 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 For a heavier drive setting relocate the spring anchor links to either the medium or heavy duty positions Fig 56 The spring anchor links are attached to the upper rear corner of the hydro drive shields on the left and right sides of the machine Note In the me...

Page 42: ...Rotate the clevis clockwise on the rod to increase the clearance rotate it counterclockwise to decrease it Fig 58 12 Disengage the blade control PTO Note If the assist arm does not contact the front stop on the mower deck Fig 59 adjust the clevis to bring the bell crank closer to the transmission output shaft Fig 58 m 8001 4 5 1 3 2 Figure 59 1 1 2 inch 13 mm deflection here 2 Assist arm 3 Front s...

Page 43: ...g brake 2 Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 3 If necessary adjust the spring mounting bolts so that the blade brake pad rubs against the pulley edges Fig 61 m 4727 1 2 3 Figure 61 1 Spring mounting bolts 2 Blade brake pad 3 1 8 3 16 inch 3 5mm 4 Adjust the nut at the end of the blade brake rod until there is 1 8 3 16 inch 3 5 mm between the...

Page 44: ...flector up to test that it lowers into the full down position m 7868 1 6 2 4 3 8 7 5 8 1 Figure 62 1 Bolt 2 Spacer 3 Locknut 4 Spring 5 Spring installed 6 Grass Deflector 7 L end of spring place behind deck edge before installing bolt 8 J hook end of spring Wiring Diagram R Y BU BN BK BROWN BLACK OR R RED Y GN BK BN Y OR SW4 BRAKE SWITCH R GREEN BLUE OR BK 15 HP KOHLER YELLOW WIRE COLOR CODES INTE...

Page 45: ...45 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 46: ...effective when 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 34 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 o...

Page 47: ...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 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 stal...

Page 48: ...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 ...

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Page 52: ...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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