Toro 30318 Operator's Manual

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 ...

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 compli ...

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 illustrate ...

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 enga ...

when equipped with a grass bagger, for catching cut grass. Any use for purposes other than these could prove dangerous to user and bystanders. General Operation • Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop the machine if anyone enters the area. • Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service. • Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. • Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches, doorways, electrical wires) ...

Align this edge with a vertical surface (Tree, Building, Fence post, pole, etc.) Example: Compare slope with folded edge. ...

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 52-2010 66-1340 67-5360 68-8340 82-2280 82-2290 93-1122 95-2814 ...

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Recommended Gasoline Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not available. Important Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Danger 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. • Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills. • Neve ...

from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts for assembly. Step Description Qty. Use 1 No parts needed – Removing the shipping bracket 2 Handle assembly Flanged bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch Flange nut, 3/8 inch 1 4 4 Installing the handle assembly 3 Fuel tank with studs installed Locknut, 5/16 inch Bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 inch Lock washer, 5/16 inch Washer, 5/16 inch Spring Hose clamp 1 2 2 2 4 2 1 Installing the fuel tank 4 No parts needed – Checking and adjusting the shift lever 5 Clevis pin Washer Hairpin cotter pin 2 2 2 Installing the control rods 6 ...

Bracket Parts needed for this step: None Procedure 1. Remove the center gage wheel nut, 2 large washers, angle bracket and 1 small washer (Fig. 4). Discard the 2 large washers and the angle bracket. 1 2 m–7585 3 3 4 5 Figure 2 1. Center Gage Wheels and Spacer 2. Nut 3. Large washer—discard 4. Angle bracket—discard 5. Small washer 2. Install the center gage wheels with the previously removed bolt, small washer and nut (Fig. 3). 1 2 3 4 4 m–6510 Figure 3 1. Center Gage Wheels and Spacer 2. Nut 3. Bolt 4. Washer Step 2 Installing the Handle Assembly Parts needed for this step: Qty. Part 1 Handle assembly 4 Flanged b ...

flange bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nut (Fig. 4). Note: The handle position can be adjusted to match the operator’s height preference. 1 2 3 4 8 7 5 6 m–6403 Figure 4 1. Upper handle 2. Rear frame 3. Flange nut, 3/8 inch 4. Flange bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch 5. Upper mounting hole 6. Lower mounting holes 7. Low position 8. High position Note: Handle assembly must be installed before fuel tank is installed. Step 3 Installing the Fuel Tank Parts needed for this step: Qty. Part 1 Fuel tank with studs installed 2 Bolt, 5/16 X 7/8 inch 2 Lock nut, 5/16 inch 4 Washer, 5/16 inch 1 Hose clamp 2 Lock washe ...

2. Lock washer, 5/16 inch 3. Washer, 5/16 inch 4. Stud 5. Spring 6. Locknut 4. Slide the hose clamp onto the fuel line (Fig. 6). 5. Push the fuel line onto the fuel tank connection and secure it with a hose clamp (Fig. 6). 3 2 1 m–6442 Figure 6 1. Fuel line 2. Hose clamp 3. Fuel fitting Step 4 Checking and Adjusting the Shift Lever Plate Parts needed for this step: None Procedure 1. Shift lever to second gear and check alignment of lever in slot of shifter lever plate. The clearance between top and bottom of the shift lever should be equal (Fig. 8). 2. If clearance is not correct, remove lev ...

Parts needed for this step: Qty. Part 2 Control rods 2 Cotter pin 2 Clevis Pin 2 Washer 2 Hairpin cotter pin Procedure 1. Install the control rods into the upper control bar and the blade control bail. Secure the control rods with 2 cotter pins (Fig. 9). m–7586 1 2 3 1 4 Figure 9 1. Control rod 2. Upper control bar 3. Blade control bail 4. Cotter pin 2. Make sure the rod fittings are equal distance onto each control rod. The rod fittings should be approximately 3–1/2 inch (89 mm) from the start of the threads for the handles lowest position (Fig. 10). 3. Slide clevis pins through rod fittings and mounting holes ...

Pins and Spacers Parts needed for this step: Qty. Part 2 Hairpin cotter pin 6 Spacers Procedure Unused height–of–cut spacers may be stored on posts and retained by a hairpin cotter. Note: Make sure there is at least one spacer used on each height–of–cut post. 1. Remove the existing rear hairpin cotter pins from the rear height–of–cut posts. 2. Install a spacer onto both rear height–of–cut posts and install the hairpin cotter pins. 3 2 1 m–7584 Figure 12 1. Hairpin cotter 2. Spacer 3. Height–of–cut post (rear shown) 3. On the opposite side of the muffler, install unused spacers onto front and ...

Choke, Fast and Slow. Deck Engagement Control Bail – Control bail is used in conjunction with deck engagement switch (PTO) to release clutch brake and engage clutch to drive mower blades. Release bail to disengage mower blades. Blade Control Switch (PTO) – Pull switch used in conjunction with control bail to release clutch brake and engage clutch to drive mower blades. Gear Shift Lever – Transmission has five forward speeds, neutral and reverse, and has an in-line shift pattern. Important Do not shift while unit is moving, as transmission damage may occur. Upper Control Bar – Sh ...

2. Parking brake lever—set position 3. Fixed bar Releasing the Parking Brake 1. Pull rearward on the upper control bar. Lower the parking brake lock to the released position. 2. Gradually release the upper control bar. Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine 1. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on spark plug(s) and fuel valve is open. 2. Move the shift lever to neutral, set the parking brake and turn ignition key to run. 3. Move the throttle control to the choke position before starting a cold engine. Note: A warm or hot engine usually does not require any choking. To start a warm ...