Form No. 3353-989 Rev C Walk-Behind Mower Fixed Deck, Pistol Grip, Gear-Drive, with 32in Cutting Unit or 36in TURBO FORCE® Cutting Unit Model No. 30682—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Model No. 30684—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com.
Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Figure 1 This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. 1. Model and serial number location Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler.
Adding Fuel ....................................................... 13 Think Safety First ............................................... 14 Operating the Parking Brake and Neutral Locks ............................................................. 14 Starting and Stopping the Engine ........................ 15 Operating the Blade Control (PTO) Lever.............................................................. 16 The Safety Interlock System................................ 16 Driving Forward or Backward....
Safety – Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. – Never refuel or drain the machine indoors. • Check that operator’s presence controls, safety switches and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning properly. Note: The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers that do not meet American National Standards Institute certification will cause noncompliance of this machine.
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. • 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 only genuine replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
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Safety and Instructional 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. 43-8480 95-5537 3. Pull back to disengage 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2.
8-5130 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 75-80 ft-lb (102-106 N⋅m). 106-2733 98-5954 1. Fast 2. Continuous variable setting 3. Slow 104-8569 105-4104 1. Reverse 2. Neutral 110-2067 36 inch Mowers Only 3. Transmission speeds 105-4111 110-2068 36 inch Mowers Only 1. Read the Operator’s Manual.
6-2737 1. Park 2. Drive 3. Neutral 4. Engine—stop 5. Engine—run 6. Warning—wear ear protection.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Use Qty. 1 No parts required – Check the fluids and tire pressure. 2 Operator’s Manual Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Safety Video/DVD Registration Card Oil drain hose 1 1 1 1 1 1 Read the Operator’s Manual and watch the video before operating the machine. Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Throttle Control Product Overview The throttle control has two positions: Fast and Slow. 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.
Specifications Operation Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Adding Fuel Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. 32 inch mowers: Width with deflector down 45.8 inches (116.3 cm) Length 78 inches (198.1 cm) Height 41 inches (104.
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when mixed with fresh gasoline.
Releasing the Neutral Locks 1. Squeeze the drive levers back. 2. Place your thumbs on the upper part of the locks and move them forward until they are in the drive position (Figure 6). Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine while it is unattended. Always set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes. Starting and Stopping the Engine Setting the Parking Brakes Starting the Engine 1.
4. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the machine while transporting or storing it. 5. Close the fuel shut-off valve before transporting or storing the machine. Important: Close the fuel shut-off valve before transporting or the storing the machine to prevent fuel leakage. Figure 8 1. Operator Presence Control (OPC) lever 2. Power take off lever (PTO) The Safety Interlock System Figure 7 1. Throttle control 2.
Note: To go straight, release the drive levers equally. To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the same side as the direction you want to turn. • The machine is shifted into gear without holding the OPC levers. • The blade control (PTO) lever is engaged without holding the OPC levers. Driving Backward Testing the Safety Interlock System 1. 2. 3. 4. Ensure that the parking brakes are engaged. Squeeze the OPC levers against the handles. Move the shift lever into the reverse gear.
Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, 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. Figure 9 1. Position A 2.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Hold the blade bolt and remove the nut (Figure 10). Figure 11 1. Axle pivot bolt 2. Axle adjustment bolt 4. Place a jack under the rear center of the engine frame. Raise the back end of the engine frame up enough to remove the front 2 axle adjustment bolts (Figure 11). Note: Use jack stands to support the machine. 5.
3. Remove the lower bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nuts securing handle to rear frame (Figure 14). 4. Pivot the handle to the desired operating position and install the lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch)and flange nuts into the mounting holes. Tighten all flange bolts. Figure 12 1. Latch pin 2. Spacer, 3/16 inch (5 mm) 3. Spacer, 1/2 inch (13 mm) 2. Remove the latch pin, slide the caster from the support, and change the spacers (Figure 12). 3.
Height of Cut Chart Number of spacers below caster Number of 1/4 inch blade spacers below spindle 1/2 inch (13mm) 3/16 inch (5 mm) 4 3 2 1 0 A 0 0 1 inch (26 mm) 1–1/4 inch (32 mm) 1–1/2 inch (38 mm) 1–3/4 inch (45 mm) 2 inch (51 mm) A 0 1 1–1/8 inch (29 mm) 1–3/8 inch (35 mm) 1–5/8 inch (41 mm) 1–7/8 inch (48 mm) 2–1/8 inch (54 mm) A 1 0 1–3/8 inch (35 mm) 1–5/8 inch (41 mm) 1–7/8 inch (48 mm) 2–1/8 inch (54 mm) 2–3/8 inch (60 mm) B 0 1 1–3/8 inch (35 mm) 1–5/8 inch (41
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Interval Maintenance Procedure After the first 8 hours • Change the engine oil. • Check the mower belt tension. After the first 25 hours • Check the mower belt tension. Before each use or daily • • • • • • • Check the safety system. Grease the caster wheels and caster pivot. Check the engine oil level. Clean the air intake screen.
Greasing the Mower Belt Idler 3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s). Service Interval: Every 50 hours 4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. Grease the fitting on the mower belt idler arm pivot (Figure 17). 5. Wipe up any excess grease. Note: Remove the mower deck cover to access the grease fitting for the mower belt idler arm.
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval/Specification Foam element: Clean it after every 25 operating hours. Paper element: Check it after every 50 operating hours. Replace it after every 200 operating hours or yearly, which ever comes first. Inspect the foam and paper elements and replace them if they are damaged or excessively dirty. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few operating hours) if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements 4. Clean around the oil dipstick (Figure 20) 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. 1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element (Figure 18). 2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base and secure it with the 2 wing nuts (Figure 18). 3.
Figure 22 1. Oil filter 2. Adapter 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Figure 22). 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 (Figure 22). Figure 21 1. Oil drain valve 2. Oil drain hose 9. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube (Figure 20). 5.
Important: Always replace the spark plugs when it has a black coating, worn electrodes, an oily film, or cracks. 3. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes (Figure 24). Bend the side electrode (Figure 24) if the gap is not correct. Installing the Spark Plugs 1. Install the spark plugs and the metal washer. Ensure that the air gap is set correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plugs to 16 ft-lb (22 N•m). 3. Connect the wires to the spark plugs (Figure 24). Figure 23 1. Spark-plug wire/spark plug 4.
Fuel System Maintenance Servicing the Fuel Tank In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property. Figure 25 • Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area. Wipe up any gasoline that spills. 1. Fuel shut-off valve • Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may ignite the gasoline fumes. 2.
Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Every 50 hours 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 (Figure 27). Rear Tire Pressure: 15 psi (103 kPa) Caster Tire Pressure: 25-30 psi (172-207 kPa) Figure 26 1. Hose clamp 2. Fuel line 3. Filter 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. 6.
Cooling System Maintenance Cleaning the Air Intake Screen Service Interval: Before each use or daily Before each use 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 insure adequate cooling and correct engine speed and will reduce the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage to the engine.
Brake Maintenance Servicing the Brakes Before each use, check brakes on both a level surface and slope. Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. Checking the Brakes Figure 29 Service Interval: Before each use or daily 1. Brake rod 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade control (PTO). 2. Wing nut 2.
Belt Maintenance 4. Remove the mower belt (Figure 31). Checking the Belts Service Interval: Every 50 hours Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first. Look for dirt, wear, cracks and signs of overheating. Replacing the Traction Drive Belt 1. Remove hairpin cotter securing brake rod to brake arm to relax belt idler tension (Figure 30). 2. Remove bottom and loosen top bolts of shield to rotate for belt clearance (Figure 30). 3.
Note: The proper mower belt tension is 10-15 lbf. (44-67 N) with the belt deflected 1/2 inch (13 mm) halfway between the pulleys (Figure 32). 12. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever. Note: If the assist arm does not contact the front stop on the mower deck (Figure 34), adjust the clevis to bring the bell crank closer to the transmission output shaft (Figure 33). Figure 32 1. Mower belt with 1/2 inch (13mm) deflection 2. Idler pulley Figure 34 1. 1/2 inch (13 mm) deflection 4. Locknut here 2.
Important: The belt must be tight enough to not slip during heavy loads while cutting grass. Over tensioning the belt will reduce the bearing life of the belt and the spindle. Controls System Maintenance 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. Adjusting the Control Rods 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 1. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and clevis pins from the drive levers and neutral locks (Figure 35). 3.
Mower Deck Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades 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. Figure 36 A worn or damaged 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. 1. Handle 4. Drive lever 2. Neutral/ parking brake lock 5. Forward speed 3. 3/16 to 1/4 inch (5 to 6 6.
Figure 39 Figure 37 1. Cutting Edge 2. Curved Area 3. Rotate the opposite ends of the blades forward. 3. Wear/slot Forming 4. 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. 2.
the end of the sail area only (Figure 42). Repeat this procedure until the blade is balanced. Figure 42 1. Blade 2. Balancer Installing the Blades 1. Place the blade onto the bolt and over the curved washer. Select the proper number of spacer(s) for the height-of- cut, and slide the bolt into the spindle (Figure 40). Important: The curved part of the blade must point upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting. 2.
Figure 43 1. Spring mounting bolts 2. Blade brake pad 3. 1/8-3/16 inch (3mm-5mm) Figure 44 Replacing the Grass Deflector 1. Bolt 2. Spacer 3. Locknut 4. Spring An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury or death. Also, contact with the blade could occur. 5. Spring installed 6. Grass Deflector 7. L end of spring, place behind deck edge before installing bolt 8. J hook end of spring 2.
Storage 10. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or replace any part that is damaged or defective. Cleaning and Storage 11. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. 12. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails to keep running. Possible Cause 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. 2. Fuel shut off valve is closed. 3. Choke is not on. 2. Open the fuel shut off valve. 3. Move the throttle lever to choke position. 4. Clean or replace the air cleaner element. 5. Install the wire on spark plug. 4. Air cleaner is dirty. 5. Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected. 6. Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the gap is incorrect. 7.
Problem Blades do not rotate. Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. Mower deck belt is worn or loose. 1. Check the belt tension. 2. Mower deck belt is broken. 3. Mower deck belt is off pulley. 2. Install a new deck belt. 3. Inspect the belt and replace if damaged. Check the pulleys and idlers and adjust the belt tension. 4. Replace the spring. 4. Broken or missing idler spring.
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