Toro 30318 Manuals

Form No. 3352-605 Rev B Mid-Size Proline T-bar Gear 15hp with 36in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30317—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN) 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. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002 Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws. The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for information regarding the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer. Introduction Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the space provided. Figure 1 1. Model and serial number location Model No. Serial No. This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Figure 2 1. Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. Contents Introduction .......................................................2 Safety ..................................................................4 Safe Operating Practices......................4 Toro Mower Safety ..............................5 Slope Chart .........................................7 Safety and Instructional Decals ............8 Setup ................................................................ 12 © 2004—The Toro® Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 2 Contact us at www.Toro.com. Printed in the USA. All Rights Reserved 1 Removing the Shipping Bracket and Shipping Washers............................. 12 2 Installing the Handle Assembly .......................... 13 3 Installing the Fuel Tank................... 14 4 Installing the Control Rods.............. 14 5 Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins and Spacers ....................... 16 6 Reading the Manual and Viewing the Safety Video................. 16 Product Overview............................................. 18 Controls ........................................... 18 Operation.......................................................... 20 Recommended Gasoline.................... 20 Checking the Engine Oil Level........... 21 Think Safety First .............................. 21 Using the Parking Brake..................... 21 Starting and Stopping the Engine .............................. 22 Operating the Mower Power Take Off (PTO)......................... 22 The Safety Interlock System............... 23 Driving Forward or Backward............ 23 Using the Lower Control Bar ............. 24 Stopping the Machine........................ 25 Transporting Machines...................... 25 Using the Side Discharge ................... 25 Adjusting the Height-of-Cut .............. 25 Adjusting the Center Gage Wheels .............................. 26 Adjusting the Handle Height.............. 26 Maintenance...................................................... 28 Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ............................... 28 Lubrication................................................ 28 How to Grease .................................. 28 Lubricating the Caster and Wheel Bearings ............................ 29 Greasing the Transmission Couplers............................ 29 Greasing the PTO Drive Belt Idler and Deck Belt Idler............ 29 Engine Maintenance.................................. 29 Servicing the Air Cleaner ................... 29 Servicing the Engine Oil .................... 31 Fuel System Maintenance .......................... 32 Servicing the Fuel Tank...................... 32 Servicing the Fuel Filter ..................... 33 Electrical System Maintenance................... 33 Servicing the Spark Plug .................... 33 Servicing the Fuse ............................. 34 Drive System Maintenance......................... 35 Checking the Tire Pressure................. 35 Replacing the Caster Wheel Fork Bushings ........................... 35 Servicing the Caster Wheel and Bearings ............................ 36 Adjusting the Electric Clutch ............. 36 Cooling System Maintenance..................... 37 Cleaning the Air Intake Screen ........... 37 Brake Maintenance.................................... 37 Servicing the Brakes .......................... 37 Belt Maintenance....................................... 38 Replacing the Traction Drive Belt ................................... 38 Replacing the Transmission Belt ................................... 38 Replacing the Mower Belt .................. 39 Replacing the PTO Drive Belt............ 39 Mower Deck Maintenance......................... 40 Servicing the Cutting Blades............... 40 Correcting the Mower Quality of Cut.................................... 42 Frame Set Up .................................... 43 Checking the Mower Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch ........... 44 Changing the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch.................................. 45 Checking the Deck Side-to-Side Leveling ............................ 45 Changing the Side-to-Side Leveling ............................ 46 Matching Height of Cut ..................... 46 Replacing the Grass Deflector............ 46 Storage.............................................................. 48 Cleaning and Storage ......................... 48 Troubleshooting................................................ 49 Schematics ........................................................ 52 3 Safety Note: The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers that do not meet American National Standards Institute certification will cause noncompliance of this machine. Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol , which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER-“personal safety instruction." Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death. Safe Operating Practices The following instructions are from ANSI standard B71.4-2004. Training • Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them. • Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls, and safety signs. • All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner is responsible for training the users. • Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. • The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, other people or property. Preparation • Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer. • Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety glasses and hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. • 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. • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. – Use only an approved container – 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. Operation • Never run an engine in an enclosed area. • Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. • Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s position. • Be sure of your footing while using this machine, especially when backing up. Walk, don’t run. Never operate on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping. • Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to travel side to side on hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the machine’s stability. Use caution while operating near drop-offs. • Slow down and use caution when making turns and when changing directions on slopes. • Never raise deck with the blades running. • Never operate with the PTO shield, or other guards not securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly, and functioning properly. • Never operate with the discharge deflector raised, removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher. • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Stop on level ground, disengage drives, engage parking brake (if provided), shut off engine before leaving the operator’s position for any reason including emptying the catchers or unclogging the chute. 4

Operator’s Manual Original Instructions (EN) Register your product at www.Toro.com Form No. 3350–732 Mid–Size Mower ProLine T–Bar Gear 15hp with 44in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30318—Serial No. 240000001 and Up 2 � 2004 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196 Contact us at www.Toro.com All Rights Reserved Printed in the USA 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. Warning Important This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on any forest–covered, brush–covered or grass–covered land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada. The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for information regarding The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance and warranty. Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit. Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer. Contents Page Introduction 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safe Operating Practices 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toro Mower Safety 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slope Chart 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety and Instruction Decals 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gasoline and Oil 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Gasoline 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Stabilizer/Conditioner 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filling the Fuel Tank 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check Engine Oil Level 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set Up 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loose Parts 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Shipping Bracket 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Handle Assembly 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Fuel Tank 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking and Adjusting the Shift Lever Plate 16 . . . . Installing the Control Rods 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins and Spacers 18 . . . Operation 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Think Safety First 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controls 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Parking Brake 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting and Stopping the Engine 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating the Mower Blade Control (PTO) 20 . . . . . . The Safety Interlock System 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driving Forward or Backward 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Lower Control Bar Operation 22 . . . . . . . . Stopping the Machine 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transporting Machines 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Side Discharge 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Height-of-Cut 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Gage Wheels 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Handle Height 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Maintenance Schedule 25 . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Air Cleaner 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Engine Oil 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Spark Plug 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greasing and Lubrication 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the Cooling System 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Tire Pressure 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Fuse 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Brakes 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Electric Clutch 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Fuel Tank 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Fuel Filter 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Cutting Blades 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Correcting the Mower Quality of Cut 34 . . . . . . . . . . Frame Set Up 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch 36 . . . . . . . . . Changing the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch 36 . . . . . . . . . Checking the Deck Side-to-Side Leveling 37 . . . . . . . Changing the Side-to-Side Leveling 37 . . . . . . . . . . . Matching Height of Cut 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Traction Drive Belt 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Transmission Belt 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Mower Belt 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the PTO Drive Belt 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Caster Wheel Fork Bushings 40 . . . . . . Caster Wheel and Bearings Service 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Grass Deflector 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wiring Diagram 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning and Storage 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 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. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. 1 m–5191 Figure 1 1. Location of the model and serial numbers Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below: Model No. Serial No. This manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful. Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions. 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. Safety Note: The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers that do not meet American National Standards Institute certification will cause noncompliance of this machine. Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death. Safe Operating Practices The following instructions are from ANSI standard B71.4—1999. Training • Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them. • Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls, and safety signs. • All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner is responsible for training the users. • Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. • The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, other people or property. Preparation • Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer. • Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety glasses and hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. • 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.

Form No. 3354-440 Rev A Mid-Size, T-bar, Gear, 15hp with 44in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30318—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN) 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. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002 Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws. The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for information regarding the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer. Introduction Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely. You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register your product. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. Write the numbers in the space provided. Figure 1 1. Model and serial number location Model No. Serial No. This manual identifies potential hazards and has safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol (Figure 2), which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Figure 2 1. Safety alert symbol This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special attention. Contents Introduction .......................................................2 Safety ..................................................................4 Safe Operating Practices......................4 Toro Mower Safety ..............................5 Slope Chart .........................................7 Safety and Instructional Decals ............8 Setup ................................................................ 11 © 2006—The Toro® Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 2 Contact us at www.Toro.com. Printed in the USA. All Rights Reserved 1 Removing the Shipping Bracket and Shipping Washers............................. 12 2 Installing the Handle Assembly .......................... 12 3 Installing the Fuel Tank................... 13 4 Checking and Adjusting the Shift Lever Plate ........................ 13 5 Installing the Control Rods.............. 14 6 Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins and Spacers ....................... 15 7 Reading the Manual and Viewing the Safety Video................. 16 Product Overview............................................. 17 Controls ........................................... 17 Operation.......................................................... 19 Recommended Gasoline.................... 19 Checking the Engine Oil Level........... 20 Think Safety First .............................. 20 Using the Parking Brake..................... 20 Starting and Stopping the Engine .............................. 21 Operating the Mower Power Take Off (PTO)......................... 21 The Safety Interlock System............... 22 Driving Forward or Backward............ 22 Using the Lower Control Bar ............. 23 Stopping the Machine........................ 24 Transporting Machines...................... 24 Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass................................. 24 Adjusting the Height-of-Cut .............. 24 Adjusting the Gage Wheels................ 25 Adjusting the Handle Height.............. 25 Maintenance...................................................... 27 Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ............................... 27 Lubrication................................................ 27 How to Grease .................................. 27 Lubricating the Caster and Wheel Bearings ............................ 28 Greasing the Transmission Couplers............................ 28 Greasing the PTO Drive Belt Idler and Deck Belt Idler............ 28 Engine Maintenance.................................. 28 Servicing the Air Cleaner ................... 28 Servicing the Engine Oil .................... 30 Servicing the Spark Plug .................... 31 Fuel System Maintenance .......................... 32 Draining the Fuel Tank...................... 32 Replacing the Fuel Filter .................... 33 Electrical System Maintenance................... 33 Servicing the Fuse ............................. 33 Drive System Maintenance......................... 34 Checking the Tire Pressure................. 34 Replacing the Caster Wheel Fork Bushings ........................... 34 Servicing the Caster Wheel and Bearings ............................ 35 Adjusting the Electric Clutch ............. 35 Cooling System Maintenance..................... 36 Cleaning the Air Intake Screen ........... 36 Brake Maintenance.................................... 36 Servicing the Brakes .......................... 36 Belt Maintenance....................................... 37 Replacing the Traction Drive Belt ................................... 37 Replacing the Transmission Belt ................................... 37 Replacing the Mower Belt .................. 38 Replacing the PTO Drive Belt............ 38 Mower Deck Maintenance......................... 39 Servicing the Cutting Blades............... 39 Correcting the Mower Quality of Cut.................................... 41 Adjusting the Frame .......................... 42 Checking the Mower Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch ........... 43 Changing the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch.................................. 44 Checking the Deck Side-to-Side Leveling ............................ 44 Changing the Side-to-Side Leveling ............................ 44 Matching Height of Cut ..................... 45 Replacing the Grass Deflector............ 45 Storage.............................................................. 47 Cleaning and Storage ......................... 47 Troubleshooting................................................ 48 Schematics ........................................................ 51 3

Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN) Form No. 3327–376 Mid–Size Mower ProLine T–Bar Gear 15hp with 52 in. Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30319—Serial No. 230000001 and Up 2 All Rights Reserved Printed in the USA � 2003 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196 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. Warning Important This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on any forest–covered, brush–covered or grass–covered land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada. The enclosed Engine Owner’s Manual is supplied for information regarding The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance and warranty. Keep this engine Owner’s Manual with your unit. Should this engine Owner’s Manual become damaged or illegible, replace immediately. Replacements may be ordered through the engine manufacturer. Contents Page Introduction 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safe Operating Practices 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toro Mower Safety 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slope Chart 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety and Instruction Decals 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gasoline and Oil 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Gasoline 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Stabilizer/Conditioner 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filling the Fuel Tank 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check Engine Oil Level 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set Up 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loose Parts 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Handle Assembly 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Shift Lever Plate and Fuel Tank 14 . . Adjusting the Shift Lever Plate 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Control Rods 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins and Washers 17 . . Page Installing the Rear Weight 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Think Safety First 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controls 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Parking Brake 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting and Stopping the Engine 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating the Mower Blade Control (PTO) 20 . . . . The Safety Interlock System 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driving Forward or Backward 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Lower Control Bar Operation 22 . . . . . . . Stopping the Machine 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transporting Machines 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Side Discharge or Mulch Grass 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Height-of-Cut 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Gage Wheels 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Handle Height 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Mid–Size Weight 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recommended Maintenance Schedule 26 . . . . . . . . Servicing the Air Cleaner 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Engine Oil 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Spark Plug 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greasing and Lubrication 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the Cooling System 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Tire Pressure 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Fuse 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Brakes 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting the Electric Clutch 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Fuel Tank 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Fuel Filter 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Servicing the Cutting Blades 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Correcting the Mower Quality of Cut 35 . . . . . . . . . Frame Set Up 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Checking the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch 37 . . . . . . . Changing the Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch 37 . . . . . . . Checking the Deck Side-to-Side Leveling 38 . . . . . Changing the Side-to-Side Leveling 38 . . . . . . . . . . Matching Height of Cut 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Traction Drive Belt 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Transmission Belt 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Deck Belt 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the PTO Drive Belt 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Caster Wheel Fork Bushings 41 . . . . Caster Wheel and Bearings Service 42 . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing the Grass Deflector 42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wiring Diagram 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning and Storage 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 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. Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product. 1 m–5191 Figure 1 1. Location of the model and serial numbers Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below: Model No. Serial No. This manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful. Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions. Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions. 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. Safety Note: The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers that do not meet American National Standards Institute certification will cause noncompliance of this machine. Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death. Safe Operating Practices The following instructions are from ANSI standard B71.4—1999. Training • Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them. • Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls, and safety signs. • All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner is responsible for training the users. • Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. • The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, other people or property. Preparation • Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer. • Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety glasses and hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. • 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. • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. • Use only an approved container