Form No. 3352–607 Mid–Size Mower ProLine T–Bar Gear 15HP or 17HP with 44in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30326—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Model No. 30327—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Register your product at www.Toro.
Warning Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins and Spacers . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Think Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting and Stopping the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating the Mower Power Take Off (PTO) . . . The Safety Interlock System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This manual uses two other words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. Introduction Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe products, you are responsible for operating the product properly and safely.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not mowing. • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. • Use only an approved container • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. • Do not operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
This product is designed for cutting and recycling grass or, when equipped with a grass bagger, for catching cut grass. Any use for purposes other than these could prove dangerous to user and bystanders. General Operation • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop the machine if anyone enters the area. • Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service. • Use only Toro-approved attachments.
Slope Chart Fold along appropriate line Example: Compare slope with folded edge. Align this edge with a vertical surface (Tree, Building, Fence post, pole, etc.
Safety and Instruction 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.
6-0699 98-0776 98-3256 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
105-0884 106-0635 106-5499 1. Engine—stop 2. Engine—start 3. Move the control bar to the handle, then pull the knob.
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Warning Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Important Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Set Up Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts for assembly. Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description Qty.
Step 3 4 1 Removing the Shipping Bracket 1 4 2 m–6510 Figure 3 Parts needed for this step: 1. Center Gage Wheels and Spacer 2. Nut None 3. Bolt 4. Washer Procedure 1. Remove the center gage wheel nut, 2 large washers, angle bracket and 1 small washer (Fig. 4). Discard the 2 large washers and the angle bracket. Step 2 5 Installing the Handle Assembly 3 1 2 Parts needed for this step: 3 4 Qty. m–7585 Figure 2 1. Center Gage Wheels and Spacer 2. Nut 3. Large washer—discard 4.
4. Secure the handle at each lower mounting hole with a flange bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nut (Fig. 4). Step 3 Note: The handle position can be adjusted to match the operator’s height preference. 4 5 6 Installing the Fuel Tank 2 1 Parts needed for this step: 3 Qty. 7 8 m–6403 Figure 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Upper handle Rear frame Flange nut, 3/8 inch Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch 5. 6. 7. 8.
Procedure m–3771 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 be equal (Fig. 8). 2. If clearance is not correct, remove lever and bend it slightly to adjust (Fig. 8). 4 3 2 1 3 6 5 5 6 4 Figure 5 1. Bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 inch 2. Lock washer, 5/16 inch 3. Washer, 5/16 inch 3 4. Stud 5. Spring 6. Locknut 1 2 4. Slide the hose clamp onto the fuel line (Fig. 6). m–5250 5.
7 Step 5 1 5 6 2 3 4 Installing the Control Rods 8 Parts needed for this step: Qty. m–7593 Figure 10 Part 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 Control rods 2 Cotter pin 2 Clevis Pin 2 Washer 2 Hairpin cotter pin 5. 6. 7. 8. Washer Hairpin cotter pin Rod fitting Hole F 4. Check the gap between upper control bar and fixed bar with wheel drive fully engaged. Gap should be approximately 1 to 1-1/4 inch (25–32 mm) (Fig. 11).
3 Step 6 2 1 Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins and Spacers m-6505 Figure 13 1. Hairpin cotter 2. Unused spacers 3. Height–of–cut post (front shown) Parts needed for this step: Qty. Part 2 Hairpin cotter pin 6 Spacers Operation Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Procedure Think Safety First Unused height–of–cut spacers may be stored on posts and retained by a hairpin cotter.
Throttle Control – The throttle control has three positions: Choke, Fast and Slow. 2 11 Blade Control Bail – The bail is used in conjunction with the power take off switch (PTO) to engage the clutch to drive the mower blades. Release the mower control bail to disengage the mower blades. 5 7 9 3 Power Take Off Switch (PTO) – This pull switch is used in conjunction with the blade control bail to engage the clutch to drive the mower blades.
Stopping the Engine 2 1. Move the throttle lever to slow (Fig. 17). 1 3 2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the ignition key to off. 3. Turn the ignition key to off (Fig. 17). 2 m–5233 Figure 16 1. Upper control bar 2. Parking brake lever—set position 1 3. Fixed bar m–7564 Releasing the Parking Brake Figure 17 1. Pull rearward on the upper control bar. Lower the parking brake lock to the released position. 1. Throttle lever 2. Gradually release the upper control bar. 2.
Note: If the safety system does not operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately. 4. Repeat the procedure to engage the mower blades if the blade control bail is released. 2 1 1. Set the parking brake and start the engine; refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine, page 20. 3 2. Squeeze the blade control bail against upper control bar. The blades should not rotate. 3.
Driving Backward 2 1. To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse gear. 1 2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the Parking Brake, page 20. 3. Slowly squeeze the lower control bar and lower handle together to move rearward (Fig. 19). 2 Using the Lower Control Bar Operation 3 This procedure is for driving up a curb. This can be performed while driving forward or backward. m–4185 Note: Some curbs do not allow the rear drive tires to contact the curb.
Transporting Machines Note: All height–of–cut pins can use only two spacers maximum. Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law. Please carefully read all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury. 1. Select hole in height-of-cut post and number of spacers corresponding to the height-of-cut desired (Fig. 22). 2.
Adjusting the Gage Wheels The gage wheels need to be adjusted in the proper hole location for each height-of-cut position. There needs to be 3/8 inch (10 mm) minimum clearance above the ground. 3 4 1. After adjusting height-of-cut, check the gage wheels so that there is a minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) clearance above the ground (Figures 23 and 24). 2. If adjustment is needed, remove the bolt, washer(s) and nut (Figures 23 and 24). 1 3.
4 5 6 2 1 3 7 8 m–6403 Figure 26 1. 2. 3. 4. Upper handle Rear frame Flange nut, 3/8 inch Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch 5. 6. 7. 8. Upper mounting hole Lower mounting holes Low position High position 3. Remove the lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nuts securing handle to rear frame (Fig. 26). 4. Pivot handle to desired operating position and install lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nuts into mounting holes. Tighten all flange bolts. 5.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Servicing the Air Cleaner 6 2 Service Interval/Specification Foam element: Clean it after every 25 operating hours. 3 Paper element: Replace it after every 200 operating hours or yearly, which ever comes first. 4 Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few operating hours) if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Important 5 Do not oil the foam or paper element. Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 1 2.
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements 4. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 28) so that dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine. Important To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed. 2 1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element (Fig. 27). 1 2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base and secure it with the nut (Fig. 27). 3.
2 1 1 2 m–7451 Figure 29 1. Oil drain valve Figure 31 2. Drain hose 1. Oil filter 2. Adapter 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Fig. 31). 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter, turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 turn (Fig. 31). 5. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil; refer to Servicing the Engine Oil, page 28. 1 6.
2. Tighten the spark plugs to 16 ft-lb (22 N m). 1 3. Connect the wires to the spark plugs (Fig. 32). Cleaning the Cooling System Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before each use. Check and clean cooling fins and engine shrouds every 100 hours or yearly, which ever comes first. 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. m–7453 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Figure 32 1. Spark-plug wire/spark plug 3.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s). 4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. 5. Wipe up any excess grease. m–7550 Figure 36 Lubricating the Caster and Wheel Bearings 1. Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles (Fig. 35).
Checking the Tire Pressure Servicing the Brakes Service Interval/Specification Service Interval/Specification Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 40 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first (Fig. 38). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading. Before each use, check brakes on both a level surface and slope.
9. Secure trunnion to brake lever with washer and hair pin cotter (Fig. 40). 10. Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking the Brake, page 32. 2 Important With the parking brake released, the rear wheels must rotate freely when you push the mower. If brake action and free wheel rotation cannot be achieved contact your service dealer immediately. 1 3 4 m–2600 Figure 41 7 1. Adjusting nut 2. Slot 6 3 3.
5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line. 1 2 3 1 1 2 m–7545 Figure 43 m–5235 1. Hose clamp 2. Fuel line 3. Filter Figure 42 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Clamp Servicing the Cutting Blades Servicing the Fuel Filter To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand.
3. Measure from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blades at the same position as in step 1. The difference between the dimensions obtained in steps 1 and 2 must not exceed 1/8 inch (3 mm). If this dimension exceeds 1/8 inch (3 mm), the blade is bent and must be replaced. Refer to Removing the Blades, and Installing the Blades on page 36. 2. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area (Fig. 44). If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot forming in this area (item 3 in Fig.
4. Check that the blades and spindle shafts are not bent. Refer to Checking for Bent Blades on page 35. 1 5. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 inch (101.6 mm) position. Refer to Adjusting the Height-Of-Cut in the Operation section. m–1854 6. Perform steps in the following sections Frame Set Up, Checking Front–to–Rear Pitch and Checking Side–to–Side Leveling. Figure 48 1. Sharpen at original angle Frame Set Up 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade balancer (Fig. 49).
6 A 4 1 5 Checking Carrier Frame Front–to–Rear Pitch 2 The carrier frame must have a pitch of a 1/4 inch (6 mm) over the length of 24 inches (61 cm) on the carrier frame (Fig. 52). 1. Measure out 24 inches (61cm) on the carrier frame (Fig. 52). 2. Measure carrier frame height at location A (Fig. 52). 3. Measure carrier frame height at location B (Fig. 52). m–6369 3 4. The height at location A must be a 1/4–3/8 inch (6 mm –10 mm) lower than location B (Fig. 52). Figure 50 1. Carrier Frame 2.
6. If the carrier frame height is not the same move spacers from top or bottom of caster wheel, to make it level. The tire pressure may also be adjusted slightly to make it level. 5 3 2 5 2 MEASURE FROM CUTTING EDGE TO A LEVEL SURFACE m–2539 Figure 55 B A Changing the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch 1 4 4 1 Changing the front–to–rear pitch is done by adjusting the front height–of–cut posts. m–6371 Figure 53 1. Caster Wheel 2. Carrier Frame 3.
Checking the Deck Side-to-Side Leveling 2. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 inch (101.6 mm) position following the height-of-cut decal. 3. With the machine on level surface, position one blade front-to-rear (Fig. 59). Measure at A and from level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips (Fig. 60). 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 2. Position the blades side-to-side (Fig. 57). Measure at A and B locations (Fig. 57) from a level surface to the cutting edge of blade tips (Fig.
13. Install PTO drive belt. 4. Install a new belt. 3 5. Install the top capscrew securing the idler support and idler bracket to the rear frame (Fig. 61). 1 4 6. Tighten the bottom two mounting screws enough to allow the belt to pass between the drive pulley and idler support (Fig. 61). 5 7 3 1 5 2 6 8 m–5321 4 Figure 62 2 1. 2. 3. 4. m–1722 Transmission belt Idler pulley Clutch retainer Tension spring 5. 6. 7. 8. Clutch wire connector Pivot bolt Drive pulley Engine deck Figure 61 1.
8. Adjust PTO drive belt guides an 1/8 inch (3 mm) from belt (Fig. 64). 4 3 9. Install the belt covers onto the cutting unit, then install and tighten the knobs. 10. Install the carrier frame cover onto the cutting unit, then install and tighten the hand knobs. 5 3 6 1 3 5 6 1 2 m–7910 Figure 63 1. Deck belt 2. Idler arm spring 3. Outside pulley 2 4. PTO drive Belt 5. Center Spindle Pulley 6. Deck belt guide 5 4 m–7910 Figure 64 Replacing the PTO Drive Belt 1. PTO engagement pulley 2.
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. 2 1 1 2 2 m–6373 Figure 66 3 1. Mounting Tube 2. Bushing 2 4 Caster Wheel and Bearings Service The caster wheels rotate on a roller bearing supported by a spanner bushing. If the bearing is kept well lubricated, wear will be minimal.
5. To assemble, place one 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. 67). 2 6. Install the caster wheel into the caster fork and secure with the wheel bolt and locknut. Tighten the locknut until the spanner bushing bottoms against the inside of the caster forks (Fig. 67). 6 4 8 3 7. Grease the fitting on the caster wheel.
GND BK GN BK PTO CLUTCH HOUR METER (OPTIONAL) J2–1 BK D2 K1 DELAY MODULE PK PK T1 7.5A F1 D3 OR R2 D1 S2 PTO SWITCH (MOMENTARY) 2 5 W C1 D4 S3 BAIL SW.
Cleaning and Storage A. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. B. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank; refer to Fuel Tank, page 33, or operate engine until it stops. 2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire machine, especially the engine.
PROBLEM Engine g loses power. Engine g overheats. Machine does not drive. Abnormal vibration. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce ground speed. 2. Air cleaner is dirty. 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 air passages. 5. Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or gap is incorrect. 5.
PROBLEM Uneven cutting g height. g Blades do not rotate. POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Blade(s) not sharp. 1. Sharpen blade(s). 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. Adjust tire pressure. 6. Blade spindle bent. 6. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 1.
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee LCE A Limited Warranty Conditions and Products Covered Owner Responsibilities The Toro Company and its affiliate, Toro Warranty Company, pursuant to an agreement between them, jointly promise to repair the listed Toro Products if defective in materials or workmanship. The following time periods apply from the date of purchase: You must maintain your Toro Product by following the maintenance procedures described in the operator’s manual.
