Form No. 3352–525 Rev B Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 13hp with 32in or 36in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30518—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Model No. 30519—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Register your product at www.Toro.
Warning Installing the Blade Control (PTO) Rod . . . . . . . . Installing the Shift Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mounting the Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Muffler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Think Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Safety 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. This machine meets or exceeds the B71.4–1999 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production.
• 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.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades. 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. • Mow slopes side-to-side. DO NOT General Operation • Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. • Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine.
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. 1-403005 66-1340 95-2814 93-1122 63-8440 1. Hot surface 95-5537 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2. Push forward to engage 3.
5-4104 1. Reverse 2. Neutral 3. Transmission speeds 98-0776 105-4111 98-3296 106-2733 98-5130 1. Fast 2. Continuous variable setting 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 75–80 ft.-lb.(102–106 N⋅m). 3. Slow 106-2737 1. Park 2. Drive 3. Neutral 4. Engine—stop 5. Engine—run 10 6. Warning—wear hearing protection.
Gasoline and Oil Warning Recommended Gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Use leaded regular gasoline if unleaded regular is not available. • Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. • Keep face away from nozzle and fuel tank or conditioner opening. • Keep gasoline away from eyes and skin.
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped. DESCRIPTION QTY.
3. Select the low, middle, or high position for the lower mounting hole according to the operator’s height (Fig. 3). 1 4. Secure each side of the handle to the rear frame (using the lower mounting hole) with a flange bolt (3/8 in. x 1 in.) and a flange nut (Fig. 3). Note: If you change the handle position, you must readjust the control rods and brakes. 3 5. Route the wire harness along the inside of the left handle and under the control panel (Fig. 16). 2 m–3777 6.
8. Use the wire ties to secure the wire harness and the throttle cable to the left handle and away from the blade control (PTO) lever (Fig. 16). 6 5 Installing the Control Rods 1. Thread the rod fittings an equal distance onto each control rod (Fig. 6). 4 6 4 1 1 2 3 3 m–7669 Figure 7 5 1. Control rod 2. Drive lever 3. Hairpin cotter 4. Clevis pin 5. Handle 6. Neutral/parking brake lock 2 5.
Connecting the Throttle Cable 6. Move the choke control to make sure the carburetor choke valve moves. 1. Hook the throttle cable inner wire into the hole of the speed control lever (Fig. 9). Installing the Blade Control (PTO) Rod 2. Move the throttle control lever to the Fast position (Fig. 9). 1. Rotate the blade control (PTO) lever vertically away from the left handle so that the blade control (PTO) rod drops down (Fig. 10). 3. Loosen the throttle cable clamp screw (Fig. 9). 4.
1 5. Torque the nut to 35 ft–lb (47 NSm). 6 2 5 1 4 3 4 2 Rear View 4 2 m–3772 Figure 11 1. Shift lever 2. Control panel 3. Rubber seal washer 4. Square hole washer 5. Spring washer 6. Locknut 3/8 3 m–7454 Figure 12 1. Shift lever, 2nd gear 2. Shift lever plate 3. Shift lever, neutral 4. Equal distance Adjusting the Shift Lever Plate 1. Shift lever to second gear and check alignment of lever in slot of shifter lever plate.
Operation 5. Push the fuel line onto the fuel tank connection and secure it with a hose clamp (Fig. 14). Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. 2 3 Think Safety First 1 Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury. m–6442 Figure 14 1. Fuel line 2. Hose clamp 3.
Controls respectively. The sharpness of the turn depends on how much you squeeze the drive lever. To move the mower straight forward (or backward), smoothly release both drive levers simultaneously. Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 16) before you start the engine and operate the machine. 10 1 5 Neutral/parking brake locks—Squeeze the drive levers back and move the locks rearward to activate the neutral lock.
2. Place your thumbs on the upper part of the locks and move them rearward until they are in the Drive position (Fig. 17). Note: If the engine has been working hard or is hot, let it idle for a minute before stopping it to help cool it. Setting the Neutral Locks 3. Set the parking brakes. 2. Turn the ignition key to the Off position. 4. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug to prevent someone from accidentally starting the machine while transporting or storing it. 1.
Driving Forward • The throttle is out of the Stop position. • The blade control (PTO) lever is disengaged. 1. Ensure that the parking brakes are engaged. • The machine is shifted into the Neutral position. 2. Squeeze the OPC levers against the handles. The safety interlock system is designed to stop the engine when: 3. Move the shift lever into a forward gear. • the Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers are released when the transmission or the blades are engaged; 4.
Transporting the Mower Adjusting the Wheel Drive Tension Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the mower. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all the necessary lighting and markings as required by law. Please carefully read all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury. You may need to increase the wheel drive belt tension under certain operating conditions, such as mowing over hilly terrain or while pulling a sulky. 1.
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut Adjusting the Axle Height This machine has a 1 to 4-1/4 inch (26 to 108 mm) range for the height-of-cut. This can be achieved by adjusting blade spacers, rear axle height, and front caster spacers. Use the Height-of-Cut Chart on page 24 to select the combination required. You can obtain the desired height-of-cut range by adjusting the rear axle and placing the caster spacers above or below the caster arm (refer to the Height-of-Cut Chart, page ). 1.
Adjusting the Caster Position 1. Using the Height-of-Cut Chart (on page ), adjust the caster spacers to match with the axle hole selected (Fig. 21). 1 2 3 m–3791 Figure 21 1. Clevis pin 2. Spacer, 3/16 inch (5 mm) 3. Spacer, 1/2 inch (13 mm) 2. Remove the clevis pin, slide the caster from the support, and change the spacers (Fig. 21). 3. Install the caster in the support and insert the clevis pin (Fig. 21).
Height-of-Cut Chart No.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Caution Someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Servicing the Cutting Blades 2. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area (Fig. 22). If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot forming in this area (item 3 in Fig. 22), immediately install a new blade. To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp.
2 Warning 1 A blade that is bent or damaged could break apart and could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders. m–1854 • Always replace bent or damaged blade with a new blade. • Never file or create sharp notches in the edges or surfaces of the blade. Figure 26 1. Sharpen at original angle 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade balancer (Fig. 27). If the blade stays in a horizontal position, the blade is balanced and can be used.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements Cleaning the Paper Element 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. Note: Never try to brush dirt off the paper element; brushing forces the dirt into the fibers. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Important Never clean the paper element with pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene.
Changing the Oil Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SE/CC, SF, SG, SH, or SJ) 1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms the oil so that it drains better. Crankcase Capacity: 58 ounces (1.7 liter) with the filter removed; 51 ounces (1.5 liter) without the filter removed 2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to ensure that the oil drains completely. Viscosity: Refer to the table below USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS 3.
1 2 1 m–7453 m–7451 Figure 31 1. Oil filter Figure 32 2. Adapter 1. Spark-plug (2) 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Fig. 31). 4. Clean around the spark plugs to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing damage. 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.
2. Tighten the spark plugs to 11 ft-lb (15 NSm). Pressure: 15 psi (103 kPa) rear tires 25–30 psi (172–207 kPa) caster tires 3. Connect the wires to the spark plugs (Fig. 32). Cleaning the Cooling System 1 Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before each use. Clean cooling fins and engine shrouds every 100 hours or yearly, which ever comes first. Figure 35 1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake. 1. Valve stem 2.
Servicing the Brakes Service Interval/Specification Before each use, check the brakes for proper operation. Always set the parking brakes when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brakes do not hold securely, adjust them. Checking the Brakes m–3780 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade control (PTO) lever, and push the neutral/parking brake locks forward to set the brakes. Figure 36 2.
6. Open the fuel shut-off valve and allow the gasoline to drain into a fuel container or drain pan. 4. Position the wing nuts so that the brakes engage when you squeeze the drive levers enough to place the neutral/parking brake locks forward, and then set the brakes. Note: Install a new fuel filter while the fuel tank is empty. Refer to Replacing the Fuel Filter, page 33. 5. Check the operation of the brakes again; refer to Checking the Brakes, page 32. 7.
Replacing the Traction Belt 3. Remove the drive spring from the adjustment bolt (Fig. 41). 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 2 3. Raise the rear of the machine and hold it up with jack stands. 3 4. Remove the mower belt (Fig. 42). 1 1 4 2 m–5372 Figure 41 1. Drive belt 2. Drive spring 3 3. Tire 4. Adjustment bolt 5 6 4.
4. Remove the idler pulley and the worn belt (Fig. 42). 10. Remove the hairpin cotter and the clevis pin from the bell crank. 5. Install the new mower belt. 11. Rotate the clevis clockwise on the rod to increase the clearance; rotate it counterclockwise to decrease it (Fig. 44). 6. Install the idler pulley. 7. Engage the blade control (PTO) lever and check the belt tension. Refer to Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension, page 35. 12. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever.
Adjusting the Grass/Mud Scraper 3. Loosen the locknut on the turnbuckle (Fig. 45). 4. Rotate the turnbuckle toward the rear of the mower to increase the tension on the belt. Rotate the turnbuckle toward the front of the mower to decrease the tension on the belt (Fig. 45). 1. Loosen the locknut that holds the scraper to the engine frame (Fig. 47). Note: The eyebolt threads on both ends of the turnbuckle should be engaged a minimum of 5/16 inch (8 mm). 3 2 Adjusting the Blade Brake 1.
3. Install bolt and nut. Place the J hook end of spring around grass deflector (Fig. 48). 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. 2 4 8 1 6 3 1 8 5 7 m–7868 Figure 48 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Bolt Spacer Locknut Spring Spring installed 6. Grass Deflector 7. L end of spring, place behind deck edge before installing bolt 8.
E D C B A DELTA MODULE (2001) F INTERLOCK MODULE GN BK BN R OR Y BU Y OPERATOR IS PRESENT) (SWITCH CLOSED WHEN GN SW3 OPERATOR PRESENCE SWITCH OR (BLADE SWITCH OPENS WHEN BLADE IS ENGAGED) SW1 BLADE SWITCH BN (NEUTRAL SWITCH CLOSES WHEN IN NEUTRAL) SW2 NEUTRAL SWITCH BK R GND SWITCH CLOSES WHEN THROTTLE PULLED BACK MODULE IGNITION ORANGE RED YELLOW SPARK PLUG GREEN GN R OR BLUE BU MAG R BROWN BN Y BLACK BK WIRE COLOR CODES Wiring Diagram
Cleaning and Storage 9. Empty the fuel tank using the following steps: A. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. B. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire machine, especially the engine.
Problem The engine g loses power. p The engine g overheats. The machine does not drive. There is abnormal vibration. Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The engine load is excessive. 1. Reduce the ground speed. 2. The air cleaner is dirty. 2. Clean the air cleaner element. 3. The engine oil level in the crankcase is low. 3. Add engine oil to the crankcase. 4. The cooling fins and air passages under the engine blower housing are plugged. 4.
Problem The cutting g height g is uneven. The blades do not rotate. The blades do not stop when they g g are disengaged. Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The blades are not sharp. 1. Sharpen the blades. 2. The blades are bent. 2. Install new blades. 3. The mower is not level. 3. Level the mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear. 4. The underside of the mower is dirty. 4. Clean the underside of the mower. 5. The tire pressure is incorrect. 5. Adjust the tire pressure. 6.
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee A Limited Warranty LCE 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.
