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Operator’s Manual

English (GB)

Form No. 3326-323

Mid–Size Mower

ProLine Gear 15 HP with 44 in. Side Discharge
Mower

Model No. 30291TE—210000001 and Up

Summary of Contents for 30291TE

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual English GB Form No 3326 323 Mid Size Mower ProLine Gear 15 HP with 44 in Side Discharge Mower Model No 30291TE 210000001 and Up ...

Page 2: ...rvice 26 Engine Oil Service 27 Spark Plug Service 28 Greasing and Lubrication 29 Cleaning the Cooling System 29 Checking Tire Pressure 30 Fuel Tank Service 30 Fuel Filter Service 30 Hydraulic System Service 31 Adjusting By pass Valve 32 Adjusting Neutral 33 Brake Service 34 Adjusting the Electric Clutch 34 Fuse Service 35 Cutting Blade Service 35 Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch 37 Frame Set Up 37...

Page 3: ...arning or danger personal safety instruction Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury General Lawn Mower Safety The following instructions have been adapted from the ISO standard 5395 This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safe...

Page 4: ...s be sure of your footing on slopes Use low throttle settings when engaging the traction clutch especially in high gears Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent overturning or loss of control Stop the blades if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed Do not operate ...

Page 5: ...ent of the lawn mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the lawn mower To ensure the best performance and safety purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories Do not use will fit parts and accessories they may cause a safety hazard Sound Pressure Level This unit has an equivalent continuous A weighted sound pressure at the operator ear of ...

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Page 9: ...Hydraulic oil level 2 Hot surface hazard stay away 93 9353 1 Disengage and shut fuel valve off before transporting 95 5862 1 Unlock control bar 2 Lock control bar 95 5851 1 Read the operator s manual before adjusting by pass valve 2 Unlock jam nut 3 Close by pass valve 4 Open by pass valve counterclockwise a 1 2 turn 5 Lock jam nut by tightening 95 5850 1 Pull back to reverse machine traction 2 Pu...

Page 10: ...anders away 2 Thrown object hazard keep the deflector in place 3 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hands or feet stay away from rotating blades and moving parts 93 7828 1 Thrown object hazard keep the deflector in place 2 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hands or feet stay away from rotating blades and moving parts 98 1977 1 Entanglement hazard stay away from moving parts ...

Page 11: ...or in place 3 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hands or feet stay away from rotating blades and moving parts 93 7818 1 Warning read the operator s manual for proper blade bolt torque 105 0841 1 Read the operator s manual for proper procedure 2 Anti scalp roller height adjustment 3 Read the operator s manual before performing maintenance 104 8184 1 Read the operator s manual for proper procedure Sto...

Page 12: ... in place 4 Cutting dismemberment hazard of hands or feet stay away from rotating blades and moving parts 5 Warning stop engine before leaving the machine 6 Use lever to lock reference bar in desired speed 7 Slow 8 Fast 104 8179 1 Choke 2 Fast 3 Variable speed 4 Slow 5 Engine stop 6 Engine start 7 Engage the control bar first and then engage PTO ...

Page 13: ...uch 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 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 breathin...

Page 14: ...in 2 Install hairpin cotter pins Operator s Manual Engine Operator s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card 1 1 1 1 Read before operating machine Read before operating machine Fill out and return to Toro Installing Fuel Tank and Fuel Line 1 Align fuel tank to top of rear frame and secure fuel tank right side with 2 bolts 5 16 x 7 8 in 22mm 2 lock washers 5 16 in and 2 washers 5 16 Fig 2 2 Secure f...

Page 15: ... upper handle to be adjusted to the user s height preference 4 Secure each lower mounting hole with a flange bolt 3 8 x 1 in 26mm and flange nut Fig 3 Torque bolts to 25 ft lbs 34 N m 1 3 4 m 5336 2 5 6 7 8 Figure 3 1 Upper handle 2 Rear frame 3 Flange bolt 3 8 x 1 in 26mm 4 Flange nut 3 8 in 5 Upper mounting hole 6 Lower mounting hole 7 Low position 8 High position Install Control Rods Before ins...

Page 16: ... 4 4 Push rod full forward until bearing is against control bracket stop Loosen wing nut and thread turnbuckle in or out until rod aligns with holes in upper control bars Fig 6 5 When rod and holes in upper control bars line up rotate turnbuckle one additional turn so rod is shorter Note Upper control bar stop must hit reference bar before roller bearing hits control bracket stop 6 Connect rod to ...

Page 17: ...the baffle when fluid is warm Fig 7 7 Install cap on filler neck 2 1 3 M 4280 Figure 7 1 Cap 2 Baffle 3 Fluid level full Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury Gangrene may result if this is not done Keep body and hands awa...

Page 18: ...trol bail to release blade brake and engage clutch to drive mower blades Upper Control Bar Push forward on control bar to engage forward traction operation release to stop Pull back on control bar to go backwards Release either side of control bar to turn right or left Reference Handle Limits forward travel of control bar to pre set position to help maintain desired ground speed and direction of t...

Page 19: ...efore storing machine 6 Close fuel shut off valve before storing machine Important Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed before transporting or storing machine as fuel leakage may occur Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended Before each use check brake for proper operation If the parking brake does not hold securely an adjustment is required R...

Page 20: ...en area 2 Push the control bar full forward 3 Rotate the ignition key to START and slowly move control bar back to neutral Engine should not crank until control bar is within 5 of neutral position 4 Start the engine refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine on page 18 With engine running and control bar in neutral position squeeze control bail against control bar Do not pull up on blade switch clu...

Page 21: ...t of the deck lifts off the ground when the upper control bar is quickly pushed forward or the machine is unable to drive uphill an adjustment may be needed Refer to Adjusting By pass Valve 1 2 3 m 5187 Figure 14 1 Upper control bar 2 Reference control bar 3 Quick release lever locked position Backward 1 To go backward slowly pull the upper control bar rearward Fig 14 2 To go straight apply equal ...

Page 22: ...ulic fluid to by pass the pump and the wheels to turn Fig 15 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 adjustment is required for operation Refer to Adjusting By pass Valve on page 32 Note The machine will not drive unless by pass valves ar...

Page 23: ...or damage can occur to bushing if none are used 1 To adjust remove hairpin cotter from height of cut post Fig 16 2 Select hole in height of cut post corresponding to the height of cut desired Fig 16 3 Lift on side of deck and remove hairpin cotter Fig 16 4 Add or remove spacers if needed and then align holes and insert hairpin cotter Fig 16 Note Spare height of cut spacers may be stored on posts a...

Page 24: ...roper hole location for each height of cut position 1 After adjusting height of cut remove bolt washers and nut Fig 18 2 Select a hole position so the gage wheels are a minimum of 3 8 in 9 5 mm off the ground for the height of cut to be used Fig 18 3 Reinstall the bolt washers and nut Fig 18 1 2 3 m 5200 4 4 Figure 18 1 Center Gage Wheels and Spacer 2 Nut 3 Bolt 4 Washer ...

Page 25: ...ean outside Oil Filter change 100 hours or every other oil change 200 Hours Fuel Filter replace 250 Hours Transmission Couplings grease1 300 Hours Paper Air Cleaner replace1 400 Hours Wheel Bearings grease1 At storage Chipped Surfaces paint Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage 1More often in dusty dirty conditions Important Refer to your engine operator s manual for addit...

Page 26: ...am 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 20 Squeeze the element to distribute the oil Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or worn 2 m 5193 1 Figure 20 1 Foam element 2 Oil Cleaning the Paper Element 1 Lightly tap the element on a flat surfa...

Page 27: ...dipstick and wipe the metal end clean Fig 22 4 Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube do not thread onto tube Fig 22 Pull the dipstick out and look at the metal end If 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 because the engine may be damaged 1 2 3 Figure 22 1 Oil dipstick 2 Met...

Page 28: ...ervice Interval Specification Check the spark plug s after 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 Prem...

Page 29: ...ing s 3 Connect a grease gun to the fitting Pump grease into the fittings 4 Wipe up any excess grease Lubricate the caster and wheel bearings 1 Lubricate the front and back wheel bearings and front spindles until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings Fig 27 m 2147 Figure 27 Greasing the Belt Idlers 1 Stop the engine chock or block tires remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from ...

Page 30: ... shut off valve at fuel tank Fig 30 Note Remove fuel line from fuel valve that is closest to the engine 3 Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it up the fuel line away from valve Fig 30 4 Pull the fuel line off the valve Fig 30 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 ta...

Page 31: ...f the baffle when fluid is warm Fig 32 7 Install cap on filler neck 2 1 3 M 4280 Figure 32 1 Cap 2 Baffle 3 Fluid level full Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury Gangrene may result if this is not done Keep body and hands...

Page 32: ...tion on one side and spin the wheel by hand 3 When the wheel begins to spin on its own keep it engaged until wheel drives smoothly minimum 2 minute 4 Check hydraulic fluid level as it drops and add as required to maintain proper level 5 Repeat procedure on opposite wheel Check Hydraulic Lines After every 100 operating hours check hydraulic lines and hoses for leaks loose fittings kinked lines loos...

Page 33: ... size mowers 52 in 132 cm 1 2 turn out 44 in 112 cm 1 turn out 36 in 91 cm 1 1 6 turn out 1 Loosen large jam nut several turns Fig 35 2 Gently close by pass valve Fig 35 Important Do not over tighten valve or needle and seat may be damaged Do not exceed 50 inch pounds to close valve 3 Open by pass valve 1 2 turn Fig 35 4 Tighten jam nut to lock the adjustment Fig 35 5 Repeat Test Procedure to chec...

Page 34: ...e to the 11 o clock position 4 If there is a reasonable amount of force no adjustment is required Adjusting the Brake The brake handle is on the right side of machine Fig 37 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 34 2 Release the parking brake refer to Releasing the Parking Brake page 19 3 To adj...

Page 35: ...ed blade can break and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator s or bystander s area resulting in serious personal injury or death Inspect the blade periodically for wear or damage Replace a worn or damaged blade Before Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Park the machine on a level surface disengage the blade control PTO and chock or block tires Turn the ignition key to OFF to stop ...

Page 36: ... Blades Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit if the blade is out of balance or is bent To ensure optimum 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 end using a rag or thickly padded glove Remove the blade bolt lock wash...

Page 37: ... Carrier Frame and Deck Alignment 1 Stop the engine remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Place a long straight edge on top of the engine deck as shown in figure 46 3 At the carrier frame cross tube measure location A height Fig 46 This measurement must be 2 13 16 in 71 4 mm plus or minus a 1 4 in 6 mm 4 If the height at location A is not correct adjustment is...

Page 38: ...0 mm pitch Fig 48 Move spacers from top or bottom to make the correct pitch 6 The tire pressure may also be adjusted slightly to make a 1 4 3 8 in 6 mm 10 mm pitch 24 in 1 2 m 5242 A B 3 4 4 5 5 61cm Figure 48 1 Caster Wheel 2 Carrier Frame 3 1 4 3 8 in 6mm 10mm pitch over 24 in 61 cm length 4 Height at locations A and B 5 Caster spacers Checking Carrier Frame Side to Side 1 Stop the engine remove...

Page 39: ... CUTTING EDGE TO A LEVEL SURFACE m 2539 Figure 51 Changing the Deck Front to Rear Pitch Changing the front to rear pitch is done by adjusting the front height of cut posts Changing the Deck Front to Rear Pitch by Adjusting Front Height of Cut Posts 1 To change the front to rear pitch the front height of cut posts can be adjusted Fig 52 2 To raise the front of the deck loosen jam nut and rotate the...

Page 40: ...ut to the 4 in 101 6 mm position following the height of cut decal 3 With the machine on level surface position one blade front to rear Fig 55 Measure at A and from level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips Fig 56 4 The measurement should be 4 in 101 6 mm A Front m 1078 Figure 55 MEASURE FROM CUTTING EDGE TO A LEVEL SURFACE m 2550 Figure 56 5 If it does not measure correctly add air pres...

Page 41: ... 58 6 Install the new deck belt around the two outside spindle pulleys the idler pulley and in the lower groove of the center spindle pulley Fig 58 7 Connect the idler arm spring Fig 58 8 Adjust deck belt guide an 1 8 in 3 mm from belt Fig 58 9 Reinstall the PTO drive belt Refer to Replacing the PTO Drive Belt page 41 10 Reinstall the deck covers onto the cutting unit then reinstall and tighten th...

Page 42: ... mower with jack stands 2 Remove the locking pin and spacer s from the top of the caster wheel fork Fig 60 3 Pull the caster wheel fork out of the mounting tube leaving the spacer s on the bottom of the fork Remember the location of the spacers on each fork to ensure correct installation and to maintain a level deck 4 2 1 3 2 m 5198 Figure 60 1 Locking Pin 2 Spacers locate as required 3 Carrier Fr...

Page 43: ...2 1 2 3 4 5 3 m 5210 Figure 62 1 Locknut 2 Wheel Bolt 3 Bushing 4 Spanner Bushing 5 Roller Bearing 5 To assemble place one 1 bushing into the wheel hub Grease the roller bearing and spanner bushing and slide them into the wheel hub Place the second bushing into the wheel hub Fig 62 6 Install the caster wheel into the caster fork and secure with the wheel bolt and locknut Tighten the locknut until ...

Page 44: ...nstall bolt and nut Place J hook end of spring around grass deflector Fig 63 Important The grass deflector must be able to lower down into position Lift the deflector up to test that it lowers into the full down position 6 1 5 m 5037 4 2 3 7 8 Figure 63 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 e...

Page 45: ...G MAG SPARK PLUG KOHLER_RECOIL PK W D6 HOURMETER OPTIONAL G KEY SW PK 7 5A F1 S2 CLUTCH SW MOMENTARY PK S3 BAIL SW NORMALLY OPEN BN PK OR J2 1 HOURMETER OPTIONAL KEY SWITCH NONE G M OFF ON M S1 IGNITION W M BK G PINK RED TAN BK T R PK BN BU BLACK WIRE COLOR CODES BROWN BLUE WHITE VIOLET YELLOW Y OR GY GN VIO W ORANGE GREY GREEN ...

Page 46: ...46 Hydraulic Diagram A B A B Motor Right Side Motor Left side Pump Right Side Pump Left side Expansion Tank Filter Charge Pump Inlet Case Drain m 5225 ...

Page 47: ...Start and run the engine until it will not start again Use the primer if equipped on machine several times to ensure no fuel remains in primer system G Dispose of fuel properly Recycle as per local codes Important Do not store stabilizer conditioned gasoline over 90 days 8 Remove the spark plug s and check its condition refer to Spark Plug Service on page 28 With the spark plug s removed from the ...

Page 48: ...ages Machine does not drive 1 Hydrostatic fluid level low 1 Fill hydrostatic fluid tank 2 Traction belt is worn loose or broken 2 Change Belt 3 Traction belt is off pulley 3 Change Belt Machine does not drive up hills or inclines 1 By pass valve is adjusted too far open 1 Adjust by pass valve Machine moves slowly in neutral 1 Neutral is mis adjusted 2 Return spring is broken or missing 3 Linkage i...

Page 49: ...er 5 Tire pressure is incorrect 5 Adjust tire pressure 6 Blade spindle bent 6 Contact Authorized Service Dealer Blades do not rotate 1 PTO Drive belt is worn loose or broken 1 Install new drive belt 2 PTO Drive belt is off pulley 2 Install 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...

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