Mid–size mower
proline gear 15 hp with 52 in. side discharge mower (44 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro 30314TE
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Form No. 3350–750 Mid–Size Mower ProLine T–Bar Gear 13HP with 91cm Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30314TE—Serial No. 250000001 and Up Operator’s Manual Register your product at www.Toro.com Domestic English (EN)
To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions. – Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely. Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following Preparation instructions may result in personal injury.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that Stop the blades if the lawn mower has to be tilted for guards, and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and grass catchers, are in place and working correctly. when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed.
To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Do not use will fit parts and accessories; they may cause a safety hazard.
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. 93-7010 1. Thrown object hazard—stay a safe distance from the machine. 2.
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98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 93-7818 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 115–149 N m (85–110 ft.-lb.). 104-8185 93-7828 1. Thrown object hazard, mower—do not operate the mower with the deflector up or removed; keep the deflector in place. 2.
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106-5500 1. Choke 3. Continuous variable setting 5. Engine—stop 7. Move the control bar to the handle, then pull the knob. 2. Fast 4. Slow 6. Engine—start 106-5519 1. Cutting/dismemberment 2. Warning—stop the engine 4. Thrown object hazard—keep 5. Thrown object hazard, hazard of hand or foot, before leaving the machine.
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Warning Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is not Long–term exposure to vapors can cause serious available.
Hairpin cotter pin Oil drain hose Use for draining the engine oil Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Parts Catalog Safety Video Watch before operating machine Registration card Fill out and return to Toro...
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Step Removing the Shipping Bracket and Shipping Washers Parts needed for this step: m–7660 Figure 3 None 1. Center Gage Wheels and 3. Bolt Spacer 4. Washer Procedure 2. Nut 5. Spacer 1. Remove the center gage wheel nut, 2 large washers, angle bracket and 1 small washer (Fig.
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m–7584 Figure 5 1. Hairpin cotter 3. Height–of–cut post (rear shown) 2. Spacer m–7907 3. Install a spacer onto both front height–of–cut posts and install the hairpin cotter pins. Figure 4 1. Hairpin cotter 3. Height–of–cut post 4. On the opposite side of the muffler, install unused spacers onto front and rear height–of–cut pins and 2.
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Step Installing the Handle Assembly Parts needed for this step: m–6402 Figure 7 Qty. Part 1. Upper handle 5. Upper mounting hole Handle assembly 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes 3. Flange nut, 3/8 inch 7. Low position Flanged bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch 4.
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m–3771 Step Installing the Fuel Tank Parts needed for this step: Figure 8 Qty. Part 1. Bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 inch 4. Stud Fuel tank with studs installed 2. Lock washer, 5/16 inch 5. Spring 3. Washer, 5/16 inch 6. Locknut Bolt, 5/16 X 7/8 inch Lock nut, 5/16 inch Note: Remove the plastic cap from the fuel fitting before...
Step Rear View Checking and Adjusting the Shift Lever Plate Parts needed for this step: None m–7454 Procedure Figure 11 1. Shift lever to second gear and check alignment of 1. Shift lever, 2nd gear 3. Shift lever, neutral lever in slot of shifter lever plate. The clearance 2.
Step Installing the Control Rods Parts needed for this step: m–5329 Figure 13 Qty. Part 1. Control rod and fitting 5. Washer Control rods 2. 3–1/2inch (89 mm) 6. Hairpin cotter pin Cotter pin 3. Idler bracket 7. Rod fitting Clevis Pin 4.
Operation Upper Control Bar – Shift to desired gear and push forward on control bar to engage forward traction operation and pull back to brake. Pull right side of control Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine bar to turn right and left side to turn left.
Stopping the Engine 2. Lift the parking brake lock (Fig. 17) up and gradually release the upper control bar. The brake lock should 1. Move the throttle lever to slow (Fig. 18). stay in the set (locked) position. 2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the ignition key to off.
Note: If the safety system does not operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately. 1. Set the parking brake and start the engine; refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine, page 21. 2. Squeeze the blade control bail against upper control bar.
5. Drive machine until drive wheels contact curb (Fig. 21). 6. Lower the front of the machine (Fig. 21). Note: Both drive wheels should contact the curb and caster wheels straight. 7. At the same time engage lower control bar and lift up on handle to drive over the curb (Fig.
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut Caution The height-of-cut can be adjusted from 1 to 4-1/2 inch (25 to 114 mm) in 1/4 inch (6 mm) Children or bystanders may be injured if they increments. Adjustment is done by relocating four hairpin move or attempt to operate the machine while it is cotter pins in different hole location and by adding or unattended.
Adjusting the Center Gage Wheels The gage wheels need to be adjusted in the proper hole location for each height-of-cut position. There needs to be 3/8 inch (10 mm) clearance above the ground. 1. After adjusting height-of-cut, check the gage wheels so that there is a minimum of 3/8 inch (10 mm) clearance above the ground (Fig.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Oil—check level Safety System—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean outside Mower Housing—clean After first 8 hours Oil—change Mower Housing—clean Caster Wheels—grease 8 Hours...
Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval/Specification Foam element: Clean it after every 25 operating hours. Paper element: Replace it after every 200 operating hours or yearly, which ever comes first. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few operating hours) if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements 4. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 26) so that dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine. Important To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed.
m–7451 Figure 27 Figure 29 1. Oil drain valve 2. Drain hose 1. Oil filter 2. Adapter 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Fig. 29). 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.
2. Tighten the spark plugs to 16 ft-lb (22 NSm). 3. Connect the wires to the spark plugs (Fig. 30). Cleaning the Cooling System Clean the air intake screen from grass and debris before each use. Check and clean cooling fins and engine shrouds every 100 hours or yearly, which ever comes first.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s). 4.
Checking the Tire Pressure Servicing the Brakes Service Interval/Specification Service Interval/Specification Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as Before each use, check brakes on both a level surface and specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every slope.
10. Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking the Brake, page 32. Important With the parking brake released, the rear wheels must rotate freely when you push the mower. If brake action and free wheel rotation cannot be achieved contact your service dealer immediately.
Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty. Refer to Replacing the Fuel Filter; page 34. 5. Install the fuel line onto the valve. Slide the hose clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line. m–5234 Figure 41 1.
To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the Checking for Bent Blades machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and result in non-conformance with safety standards.
5. Set the height-of-cut to the 4 inch (101.6 mm) position. Refer to Adjusting the Height-Of-Cut in the Operation section. 6. Perform steps in the following sections Frame Set Up, Checking Front–to–Rear Pitch and Checking Side–to–Side Leveling. m–1854 Figure 46 Frame Set Up 1.
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Checking Engine Deck Height 24 in. 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. (61cm) 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Adjust the tire pressure in all tires to specifications on page 32.
Checking the Deck 3. To lower the front of the deck, loosen jam nut and rotate the front pin counter clockwise (Fig. 54). Front-to-Rear Pitch 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 2. Position one blade front-to-rear (Fig. 52). Measure at C and D locations (Fig.
Front Front m–1078 m–1078 Figure 55 Figure 57 MEASURE FROM MEASURE FROM CUTTING EDGE TO CUTTING EDGE TO A LEVEL SURFACE A LEVEL SURFACE m–2550 m–2550 Figure 56 Figure 58 5. If it does not measure correctly, add air pressure in rear Changing the Side-to-Side tires to raise height–of–cut Leveling...
7. Tighten the bottom two mounting screws enough to allow the belt to pass between the drive pulley and idler support (Fig. 59). 8. Install belt guard, not shown for clarity. m–5335 Figure 60 1. Transmission belt 6. Pivot bolt 2.
11. Install the carrier frame cover onto the cutting unit, 9. Install belt onto idler pulley and then install idler then install and tighten the screws. spring (Fig. 62). 10. Install the heat shield to the engine deck and carrier frame.
Caster Wheel and Bearings Service The caster wheels rotate on a roller bearing supported by a spanner bushing. If the bearing is kept well lubricated, wear will be minimal. Failure to keep the bearing well lubricated will cause rapid wear. A wobbly caster wheel usually indicates a worn bearing.
Replacing the Grass Deflector Cleaning and Storage 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking Warning brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. An uncovered discharge opening could allow the 2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or external parts of the entire machine, especially the bystander’s direction and result in serious injury.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine will not start, starts hard, or Fuel tank is empty. Fill fuel tank with gasoline. f il fails to keep running. Choke is not ON. Move throttle lever to choke position. Air cleaner is dirty. Clean or replace air cleaner element.
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Abnormal vibration. 1. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or 1. Install new cutting blade(s). unbalanced. 2. Blade mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten blade mounting bolt. 3. Engine mounting bolts are 3. Tighten engine mounting bolts. loose.