FORM NO. 3315-525 Rev. A MODEL NO. 30165-390001 & UP OPERATOR'S MANUAL PROLINE 165 MID SIZE TRACTION UNIT To assure maximum safety, optimum performance, and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you or any other operator of the machine read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS highlighted by this symbol The safety alert symbol means CAUTION, WARN ING or DANGER personal safety instruction.
FOREWORD The Proline mid size mowers have advanced concepts in engineering, design and safety; and if maintained proper ly, will give excellent service. Since this is a high-quality product, Toro is concerned about the future use of the machine and safety of the user. Therefore, read this manual to familiarize yourself with proper set-up, operation and maintenance instructions. The major sections of the manual are: 1. Safety Instructions 2. Set-up Instructions 3. Before Operating 4. Operation 5.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7. Do not operate machine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers or shorts. Also, do not wear loose fitting clothing which could get caught in moving parts. Always wear long pants and substantial shoes. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes and a helmet is advisable and required by some local ordinances and insurance regulations. 8. Fill fuel tank with gasoline before starting the en gine. Avoid spilling gasoline. Since gasoline is flam mable, handle it carefully. A.
SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS The following decals are installed on the machine. If any become damaged or illegible, replace it. The decal part number is listed below and in your parts catalog. Replacement can be ordered from your Authorized Toro Distribu tor. ON LOWER CONTROL BAR (Part No. 82-2280) ON UPPER CONTROL BAR (Part No. 82-2290) ON CONTROL PANEL (Part No. 71-1280) ON CONTROL PANEL (Part No. 82-7730) P A R K I N G B R A K E ON CONTROL PANEL (Part No. 65-3090) ON PARKING BRAKE LEVER (Part No.
LOOSE PARTS NOTE: Use this chart as a checklist to assure all parts have been received. Without these parts, total set-up cannot be completed. Description Qty. Use Upper Handle Flange Capscrew 3/8 - 16 X 1" Lg. Flangenut 3/8-16 1 4 4 Shift Lever Shift Lever Mounting Block Plain Washer Capscrew 1/4 - 28 X 2" Lg. 1 1 1 1 Rod Fitting Clevis Pin Washer Hairpin Cotter 2 2 2 2 Install Control Rods Fuel Tank Control Panel Capscrew 5/16 - 18 X 7/8" Lg.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 2. Insert shift lever thru slot in control panel and align mounting hole in lever with mounting block on trans mission. Secure lever to transmission with 1/4-28 x 2" lg. capscrew and plain washer. Torque capscrew to 100-125 in - lb (Fig. 3). CONNECT THROTTLE CABLE 1. Place throttle control lever in FAST position. 2. Hook wire Z-bend into hole of speed control lever (Fig. 5). Figure 5 1. Wire Z-bend 2. Speed control lever 3. Base plate Figure 3 1. Shift lever mounting block 2.
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 3. Mount remaining wire to engine bolt and secure with jam nut. 4. Secure wire harness to fuel line (above filter) with a cable tie. INSTALL CONTROL RODS 1. Thread a rod fitting onto each control rod approxi mately 2" (Fig. 7) or until upper control bar (Fig. 8). is approximately perpendicular to the ground. 2. Mount rod fitting ends to mounting holes in idler brackets (from outside) with clevis pins, washers and hairpin cotters (Fig. 7). Figure 8 1. Control rod 2.
BEFORE OPERATING FILL CRANKCASE WITH OIL FILL FUEL TANK WITH GASOLINE The engine does not have oil in the crankcase when it is shipped from the factory. If engine is started be fore oil is added to the crankcase, engine damage could result. Therefore, before engine is started for the first time: THE TORO COMPANY STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THE USE OF FRESH CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR GRADE GASOLINE IN TORO GASOLINE POWERED PRODUCTS.
CONTROLS Throttle Control (Fig. 11) - The throttle control has three positions: CHOKE, FAST and SLOW. Deck Engagement Control Bail (Fig. 11) - Control bail used in conjunction with deck engagement switch to release blade brake and engage electromagnetic clutch to drive deck pulleys. Release bail to disengage deck pulleys. Ignition Switch (Fig. 11) - Key switch is used in con junction with recoil starter. Switch has two positions: RUN and OFF. Recoil Starter - Pull recoil Starter handle to start en gine.
MAINTENANCE CAUTION To prevent accidental starting of the en gine while performing maintenance, shut engine off. Also, pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 12). Make sure wire does not contact plug accidentally. Figure 14 1. Wing bolts 2. Cover 2. Remove foam pre-cIeaner by sliding it off the pa per element (Fig. 15). Figure 12 1. Spark plug wire 2. Spark plug GREASE WHEELS Lubricate the wheel bearings every 8 hours with No. 2 general purpose grease. Wipe up any excess grease.
MAINTENANCE CAUTION Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean paper element. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. DO NOT OIL PAPER ELEMENT. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY PA PER ELEMENT. IMPORTANT: Always operate engine with air clean er elements in place or engine damage will result. CHANGING CRANKCASE OIL c. Remove dipstick and add oil to crankcase.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING SPARK PLUG Since air gap between center and side electrodes of the spark plug increases gradually during normal op eration of the engine, check condition of electrodes af ter every 25 operating hours. Recommended air gap is 0.024-0.027 of an inch (0.6-0.7 mm). Correct spark plug to use is: NCK BMR-4A or Champion RCJ-8. 1. Remove the wing bolts holding air cleaner in place and lift air cleaner assembly off carburetor. 2.
MAINTENANCE 5. Start engine and let it warm up for approximately two minutes. Next, make sure throttle control is in FAST position. 6. Loosen (2) control panel mounting screws (Fig. 19). 7. Slide control panel up or down to obtain 3200 +100 RPM. Check with tachometer. 8. Tighten control plate mounting screws making sure adjustment is not disturbed. 9. Recheck choke adjusting screw adjustment per in structions in step #3. 10. After throttle is adjusted, stop engine.
MAINTENANCE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Remove top capscrew securing idler support and idler bracket to rear frame (Fig. 22). Figure 21 1. Idler pulley 2. Clutch retainer 3. Locknut on flange stud 8. Position and secure idler pulley to frame so belt deflection is no more than 11/64" when 5-1/2 lb of force is applied to mid span of long leg of belt (Fig. 21). ADJUSTING CLUTCH The clutch is adjustable to ensure proper engagement and proper braking. 1.
WIRING SCHEMATIC Red Relay Red AC Rectifier + - 85 Red Clutch Switch Red Orange 86 Blue Black 87 30 Green Module Brown AC Blade Clutch Coil 3 ohms Minimum Engagement Requirements 11.6 vdc 2.9 amps Bail Switch Black Key Switch Black Blue / White Magneto Engine White / Black White / Black Alternator IDENTIFICATION AND ORDERING The mower has two identification numbers: a model number and a serial number.
