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Operator’s Manual

Domestic English (EN)

Form No. 3326–486

Mid–Size Mower

ProLine Gear 17 HP with 44 in. Side Discharge
Mower

Model No. 30259—210005001 and Up

Summary of Contents for ProLine 30259

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Domestic English EN Form No 3326 486 Mid Size Mower ProLine Gear 17 HP with 44 in Side Discharge Mower Model No 30259 210005001 and Up...

Page 2: ...Installing the Control Panel and Fuel Tank 13 Installing Shift Lever 14 Installing the Upper Handle 15 Installing the Control Rods 15 Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins 16 Operation 16 Think Safety F...

Page 3: ...ions of the American National Standards Institute in effect at time of production Note The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers that do not meet American National Standards Institute ce...

Page 4: ...nd 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 sidewalks Stop blades if not mowing Be aware of th...

Page 5: ...related to loss 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...

Page 6: ...s can explode Keep cigarettes sparks and flames away from battery Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause injury Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic leaks Never u...

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

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Page 9: ...n Decals 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 67 5360 66 1340 43 8480 95 2814 6...

Page 10: ...10 104 8186 105 0840 82 2290 82 2280 98 3256 98 4387 104 8569 98 0776 P A R K I N G B R A K E 52 2010 104 8175...

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Page 12: ...ch 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 fue...

Page 13: ...1 in Flange nut 3 8 in 1 4 4 Installing the upper handle to frame Clevis pin Washer Hairpin cotter pin 2 2 2 Installing the control rods Hairpin cotter pin 2 Installing the hairpin cotter pins Operat...

Page 14: ...e Do not remove rubber seal washer and square hole washer from transmission shaft 2 Slide shift lever through control panel and align mounting hole in lever with square on transmission shaft Secure le...

Page 15: ...a flange bolt 3 8 x 1 in and flange nut Fig 6 Torque bolts to 25 ft lbs 34 N m 1 2 3 4 m 5317 8 7 5 6 Figure 6 1 Upper handle 2 Rear frame 3 Flange bolt 3 8 x 1 in 4 Flange nut 3 8 in 5 Upper mounting...

Page 16: ...e 9 1 Upper control bar 2 Parking brake lever 6 If brake adjustment is required remove hairpin cotter and washer securing brake rod fitting to idler bracket Fig 10 7 Adjust wing nut up or down on brak...

Page 17: ...smission has five forward speeds neutral and reverse and has an in line shift pattern Do not shift while unit is moving as transmission damage may occur Upper Control Bar Shift to desired gear and pus...

Page 18: ...pull recoil rope to its limit or let go of the starter handle when rope is pulled out because rope may break or recoil assembly may be damaged Stopping the Engine 1 Move the throttle lever to slow Fig...

Page 19: ...to Starting and Stopping the Engine page 18 2 Squeeze the blade control bail against upper control bar The blades should not rotate 3 Then continue holding the blade control bail and pull up on the bl...

Page 20: ...Bar engaged and mower in reverse 2 Pull up to assist machine Stopping the Machine To stop the machine pull back on the upper control bar release the blade control bail PTO and turn the ignition key to...

Page 21: ...oving spacers Note Rear height of cut pins need at least one spacer or damage can occur to bushing if none are used 1 To adjust remove hairpin cotter from height of cut post Fig 20 2 Select hole in he...

Page 22: ...roper hole location for each height of cut position 1 After adjusting height of cut remove bolt washers and nut Fig 22 2 Select a hole position so the gage wheels are a minimum of 3 8 in 10 mm off the...

Page 23: ...ug s check Electric Clutch adjust Engine clean outside 200 Hours Engine Oil Filter change 200 hours or every other oil change Fuel Filter replace Paper Air Cleaner replace1 250 Hours Transmission Coup...

Page 24: ...he 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 24 Sque...

Page 25: ...ck 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 e...

Page 26: ...talling 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...

Page 27: ...y to off Remove the key 2 Clean the grease fittings with a rag Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting s 3 Connect a grease gun to the fitting Pump grease into the fittings until gr...

Page 28: ...l help insure adequate cooling and correct engine speed and will reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage to the engine Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval Specification Mai...

Page 29: ...ower take off PTO set the parking brake and turn the ignition key to off Remove the key 2 Set the parking brake Fig 38 1 2 m 5233 Figure 38 1 Upper control bar 2 Parking brake lever set position 3 Rea...

Page 30: ...alve 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 40 4 Pull the fuel line off the valve Fig 40 Open fuel shut off valve...

Page 31: ...control PTO and set the parking brake Turn the ignition key to off Remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s Inspecting the Blades 1 Inspect the cutting edges Fig 42 I...

Page 32: ...a of Blade 2 Blade 3 Blade spindle 4 Washer 5 Blade Bolt 6 Lock washer Sharpening the Blades 1 Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both ends of the blade Fig 46 Maintain the original angle The b...

Page 33: ...Loosen the carrier frame mounting bolts on both sides of the machine Fig 48 6 Align the carrier frame and engine deck to match 2 13 16 in 71 mm plus or minus a 1 4 in 6 mm at location A Fig 48 7 Tigh...

Page 34: ...to Side 1 Stop the engine remove the key and disconnect the spark plug wire s from the spark plug s 2 Adjust the tire pressure in all tires to specifications on page 28 3 Measure carrier frame height...

Page 35: ...vel surface to the cutting edge of the blades Fig 53 5 Check the side to side leveling of the cutting unit Checking the Deck Side to Side Level 1 Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit...

Page 36: ...w securing idler support and idler bracket to rear frame Fig 59 2 Loosen bottom two mounting screws enough to allow belt to pass between drive pulley and idler support Fig 59 3 Raise wheel off ground...

Page 37: ...Reinstall the deck covers onto the cutting unit then reinstall and tighten the knobs 11 Install the carrier frame cover onto the cutting unit then install and tighten the hand knobs 4 3 1 m 5194 5 3 2...

Page 38: ...fork Fig 63 3 Pull the castor 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...

Page 39: ...r worn parts Fig 65 1 2 3 4 5 3 m 3986 Figure 65 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...

Page 40: ...around grass deflector Fig 66 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 Fi...

Page 41: ...METER OPTIONAL W PK MAG REG AC AC IGNITION MODULES SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG TWINRECOIL D5 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 I...

Page 42: ...of fuel properly Recycle as per local codes Note Do not store stabilizer conditioned gasoline over 90 days 9 Remove the spark plug s and check its condition refer to Servicing the Spark Plug page 26...

Page 43: ...1 Engine load is excessive 1 Reduce ground speed g 2 Oil level in crankcase is low 2 Add oil to crankcase 3 Cooling fins and air passages under engine blower housing are plugged 3 Remove obstruction f...

Page 44: ...r 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...

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Page 48: ...tems and Conditions Not Covered 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 maint...

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