Form No. 3352–533 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 15 hp with 48in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30530—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Register your product at www.Toro.
Warning Installing the Shift Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Shift Lever Plate and Fuel Tank . . . . Adjusting the Shift Lever Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Think Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating the Parking Brake and Neutral Locks . . Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which can be thrown by the machine. • Keep pets and bystanders away. • 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. • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. • Use only an approved container.
Toro Mower Safety • Use slow speed so that you will not have to stop while on the slope. The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products and other safety information you must know. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. • Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
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 95-5537 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2. Push forward to engage 3. Pull back to disengage 54-9220 99-3943 1. Engine 66-1340 105-4104 1. Reverse 2. Neutral 3.
63-8440 98-5130 1. Hot surface 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 75-80 ft.-lb.(102-106 N⋅m). 67-5360 105-4111 106-2734 1. Choke 2. Fast 3. Continuous variable setting 4. Slow 5. Engine—stop 106-2736 1. Park 2. Drive 3. Neutral 10 4. 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. Caster assemblies 2 Bolt, 3/8 x 3/4 in. 8 Flange nut, 3/8 in. 8 Upper handle 1 Flanged bolt, 3/8 x 1 in. 4 Flanged nut, 3/8 in. 4 Wire tie 2 Clevis pin 2 Washer 2 Hairpin cotter 2 Fuel tank 1 Bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 in. 2 Lock washer, 5/16 in. 2 Locknut 2 Washer, 5/16 in.
Installing the Front Casters Installing the Upper Handle and Wire Harness 1. Align the casters with the holes on the top and front of the mower, and insert 8 bolts (3/8 x 3/4 in.) through the mower. Secure the casters with 8 flange nuts (3/8 in.) below the mower (Fig. 2). 1. Align the upper handle mounting holes with the mounting holes in the rear frame (Fig. 3). 4 1 6 1 3 5 3 2 2 m–3777 7 8 9 Figure 2 1. Front caster 2. Bolt, 3/8 x 3/4 in. 3. Flange nut, 3/8 in.
6. Connect the right-angled insulated terminals to the switch (Fig. 4). 3. Adjust the control rod length by threading the rod in or out of the rod fitting until there is a 3/16 to 1/4 in. (5 to 6 mm) clearance between the control rod and the bottom of the neutral/parking brake lock (Fig. 6). 1 2 3 2 1 5 6 m–5906 4 Figure 4 m-5387 1. Switch 2. Right-angled insulated terminals Figure 6 1. Handle 2. Neutral/ parking brake lock 3. 3/16 to 1/4 in. (5 to 6 mm) clearance 7.
Installing the Shift Lever 6. Remove alignment pin and check control operation. 1. Remove the locknut (3/8 in.) and the spring washer (Fig. 9). 5 7 6 3 1 1 4 2 4 5 2 m–2596 3 Figure 7 1. Wire Z-bend 2. Speed control lever 3. Base plate 4. Alignment holes 1/4 in. (6 mm) 5. Cable clamp m–3772 Figure 9 1. 2. 3. 4. Installing the Blade Control (PTO) Rod 1. Rotate the blade control (PTO) lever vertically away from the left handle so that the blade control (PTO) rod drops down (Fig. 8).
Installing the Shift Lever Plate and Fuel Tank Note: Tighten left side of shift lever plate until it is completely tight and then unscrew locknut one full turn. This will allow the spring to work. 1. Remove the bolts and nuts holding the shift lever plate to the rear frame. Discard these nuts and bolts. 10 2. Slide the shift lever plate over the shift lever and under the bottom of the rear frame (Fig. 10). 5 9 3 4 6 3 2 1 m–5221 7 3 8 2 1 Figure 10 1. Rear frame 2.
Controls 3. Shift lever to neutral and check alignment of lever in slot of shifter lever plate. The clearance on the sides of shift lever should be equal (Fig. 14). Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 15) before you start the engine and operate the machine. 4. If clearance is not correct, loosen shift lever plate and adjust it side–to–side. Tighten the shift lever plate. Note: Tighten the left side of the shift lever plate until it is completely tight and then unscrew the locknut one full turn.
much you squeeze the drive lever. To move the mower straight forward (or backward), smoothly release both drive levers simultaneously. Setting the Neutral Locks Neutral/parking brake locks—Squeeze the drive levers back and move the locks rearward to activate the neutral lock. Squeeze the drive levers back and move the locks forward to activate the parking brake locks. 2. Place your thumbs on the upper part of the locks and move them rearward into the Neutral Lock position (Fig. 16).
4. Disconnect the wires from the spark plugs to prevent someone from accidentally starting the machine while transporting or storing it. • the Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers are released when the transmission or the blades are engaged; 5. Close the fuel shut-off valve before transporting or storing the machine. • the machine is shifted into gear without holding the OPC levers; or Important Close the fuel shut-off valve before transporting or the storing the machine to prevent fuel leakage.
Transporting the Mower 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. 1. Ensure that the parking brakes are engaged. Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the mower. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all the 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. 2.
Adjusting the Wheel Drive Tension Adjusting the Height-of-Cut This machine has a 1 to 4-1/4 in. (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 23 to select the combination required. You may need to increase the wheel drive belt tension under certain operating conditions, such as mower over hilly terrain or while pulling a sulky. 1.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 2 1 3. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 axle pivot bolts and the 2 axle adjustment bolts (Fig. 19). 1 2 3 A B m–3791 C Figure 20 D 1. Clevis pin 2. Spacer, 3/16 in. (5 mm) E 3. Spacer, 1/2 in. (13 mm) m–3789 Figure 19 1. Axle pivot bolt 2. Remove the clevis pin, slide the caster from the support, and change the spacers (Fig. 20). 2. Axle adjustment bolt 3.
Height-of-Cut Chart No. of Spacers Below Caster Axle Position 1/2 in. (13mm) 3/16 in. (5 mm) A 0 A Number of 1/4 in. Blade Spacers Below Spindle 4 3 2 1 0 0 1 in. (26 mm) 1–1/4 in. (32 mm) 1–1/2 in. (38 mm) 1–3/4 in. (45 mm) 2 in. (45 mm) 0 1 1–1/8 in. (29 mm) 1–3/8 in. (35 mm) 1–5/8 in. (41 mm) 1–7/8 in. (48 mm) 2–1/8 in. (55 mm) A 1 0 1–3/8 in. (35 mm) 1–5/8 in. (41 mm) 1–7/8 in. (48 mm) 2–1/8 in. (55 mm) 2–3/8 in. (55 mm) B 0 1 1–3/8 in. (35 mm) 1–5/8 in.
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 wires from the spark plugs 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. 21). If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot forming in this area (item 3 in Fig. 21), immediately install a new blade.
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 25 1. Sharpen at original angle 2. Sail 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade balancer (Fig. 26). If the blade stays in a horizontal position, the blade is balanced and can be used.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements 2 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the engine off. 1 2. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting into the engine and causing damage. Unscrew the cover nut and remove the air cleaner cover (Fig. 27). m–5193 3. Remove the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 27). Figure 28 4. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element (Fig. 27). 1. Foam element 2.
Servicing the Engine Oil 1 2 Service Interval/Specification Change oil: 3 • After the first 5 operating hours. • After every 100 operating hours. Note: Change oil more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG or SH) Figure 30 Crankcase Capacity: w/filter, 64 ounce (1.9 l) 1. Oil dipstick 2.
Changing the Engine Oil 1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Engine Oil, page 29. 1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms the oil so it drains better. 2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter (Fig. 32) gasket surface. 2. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains completely. 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Fig. 32). 3.
Checking the Tire Pressure 4. Remove the spark plug and metal washer. Service Interval/Specification 2 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 (Fig. 35). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading. Pressure: 15 psi (103 kPa) rear tires 25–30 psi (172–207 kPa) caster tires 1 m–4757 1 Figure 33 1. Spark plug wire 2.
Applying the Grease 3. Lubricate the blade belt idler arm pivot (Fig. 38) after every 50 operating hours. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. 2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag and scrape any paint from the front of the fittings. 3. Connect a grease gun to the fitting and pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. 4. Wipe up any excess grease. Locating Where to Apply Grease m–4731 1.
2 1 3 2 1 m–3778 m–5372 Figure 39 1. Brake rod Figure 40 2. Wing nut 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Fuel filter 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. 3. Clamp 4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together, and slide it up the fuel line away from fuel filter (Fig. 40). 5. Pull the fuel line off the fuel filter (Fig. 40). 5.
Replacing the Traction Belt 7. Open the fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank (Fig. 40). 8. Check for fuel leaks and make any needed repairs. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. Checking the Belts 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. Service Interval/Specification 3. Raise the rear of the machine and hold it up with jack stands.
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. 12. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever. 4. Remove the idler pulley and the worn belt (Fig. 42). 7. Engage the blade control (PTO) lever and check the belt tension. Refer to Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension, page 34. Note: If the assist arm does not contact the front stop on the mower deck (Fig.
Adjusting the Grass/Mud Scraper 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 in. (8 mm). 3 2 Adjusting the Blade Brake 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. 2.
8. For long-term storage (more than 90 days) add a stabilizer/conditioner additive to the fuel in the tank. 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 9. Empty the fuel tank using the following steps: 4 A. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 8 1 B. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 6 C.
DELTA MODULE (2001)) INTERLOCK MODULE 37 F E D C B A GN R BN BK OR BK R Y (SWITCH CLOSED WHEN IN OFF POSITION) SW4 IGN SWITCH NEUTRAL SWITCH SW2 GN OPERATOR IS PRESENT) (SWITCH CLOSED WHEN Y SW3 OPERATOR PRESENCE SWITCH WHEN BLADE IS ENGAGED) WHEN IN NEUTRAL) GND MAG BK R OR BU BN (BLADE SWITCH OPENS (NEUTRAL SWITCH CLOSES SW1 BLADE SWITCH OR BLUE BU SPARK PLUG SPARK PLUG ORANGE RED YELLOW IGNITION MODULES R BROWN BN GREEN Y BLACK BK WIRE COLOR CODES Wiring Dia
Troubleshooting Problem The engine g will not start, starts h d or fails hard, f il to keep k running. i The engine g loses power. The engine g overheats. The machine does not drive. Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline. 2. The choke is not on. 2. Set the throttle control to the Choke position. 3. The blade control (PTO) lever is engaged. 3. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever. 4. The air cleaner is dirty. 4.
Problem There is abnormal vibration. The cutting g height g is uneven. The blades do not rotate. The blades do not stop when they are disengaged. g g Possible Causes Corrective Action 1. The cutting blades are bent or unbalanced. 1. Install new cutting blades. 2. The blade mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade mounting bolt. 3. The engine mounting bolts are loose. 3. Tighten the engine mounting bolts. 4. The engine pulley, idler pulley, or blade pulley is loose. 4.
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.