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Toro 30319 Operator's Manual

Mid-size, t-bar, gear, 15hp with 52 in side-discharge mower
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Form No. 3355-217 Rev A
Mid-Size, T-bar, Gear, 15hp
with 52in Side-Discharge
Mower
Model No. 30319—Serial No. 260000001 and Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3355-217 Rev A Mid-Size, T-bar, Gear, 15hp with 52in Side-Discharge Mower Model No. 30319—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, general information worthy of special attention. or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have Contents the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
  • Page 3 1 Removing the Shipping Replacing the Fuel Filter ....33 Bracket and Shipping Electrical System Maintenance....33 Washers......12 Servicing the Fuse ......33 2 Installing the Handle Drive System Maintenance......34 Assembly ......12 Checking the Tire Pressure....34 3 Installing the Fuel Tank ....

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Note: The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers that do not meet American – Use only an approved container National Standards Institute certification will cause –...

  • Page 5: Toro Mower Safety

    Stop blades The following list contains safety information if not mowing. specific to Toro products and other safety information you must know. • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone.
  • Page 6 turn over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. • Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • Page 8: Safety And Instructional Decals

    Safety and Instructional 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. 68-8340 REVERSE TRACTION DRIVE 43-8480 82-2280 82-2280 82-2290 52-2010 93-1122 66-1340 95-2814...
  • Page 9 106-0699 98-0776 98-3256 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 106-5505 104-8186 106-5532 105-0884...
  • Page 10 106-0635 106-5499...

  • Page 11: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step Description Qty. Remove the shipping bracket and – No parts required shipping washers. Handle assembly Flanged bolt, (3/8 x 1 inch) Install the handle assembly. Flange nut, (3/8 inch) Fuel tank with studs installed Bolt, (5/16 x 7/8 inch)

  • Page 12: Removing The Shipping

    Step Removing the Shipping Bracket and Shipping Washers Figure 4 No Parts Required 1. Center Gage Wheels and 4. Washer Spacer 2. Nut 5. Spacer Procedure 3. Bolt 1. Remove the center gage wheel nut, 2 large washers, angle bracket and 1 small washer Step (Figure 3).

  • Page 13: Installing The Fuel Tank

    Note: Tighten left side of the fuel tank until it is completely tight and then unscrew locknut one full turn. This will allow the spring to work. Figure 5 1. Upper handle 5. Upper mounting hole 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes 3.

  • Page 14: Checking And Adjusting The Shift Lever Plate

    Step Checking and Adjusting the Shift Lever Plate No Parts Required Procedure 1. Shift lever to second gear and check alignment of lever in slot of shift lever plate. The clearance between top and bottom of the shift lever should be equal (Figure 8). Figure 9 1.

  • Page 15: And Spacers

    Note: The upper control bar and fixed bar must be parallel when the upper control bar is in the engaged, drive, neutral, or brake positions. 5. Check the operation. If adjustment is required, remove hairpin cotter, washer and clevis pin securing control rod fitting to idler bracket.

  • Page 16: Installing The Hairpin Cotter Pins

    • View the safety video. Figure 13 • Fill out the registration card and mail it in or 1. Hairpin cotter 3. Height-of-cut post (rear register online at www.Toro.com. shown) 2. Spacer • Use the oil drain hose when changing the engine oil.

  • Page 17: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 15 1. Gas tank 6. Engine 2. Upper handle 7. Mower deck 3. Blade control bail 8. Front caster 4. Throttle control 9. Side discharge chute 5. Handle Figure 16 1. Power take off switch (PTO) 7. Lower control bar 2.

  • Page 18: Ignition Switch

    Important: Do not shift while unit is moving, as transmission damage may occur. Upper Control Bar Shift to the desired gear and push forward on the upper control bar to engage forward traction operation and pull back to brake forward movement.

  • Page 19: Operation

    Operation In certain conditions during fueling, static Note: Determine the left and right sides of the electricity can be released causing a spark machine from the normal operating position. which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and Adding Fuel others and can damage property.

  • Page 20: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    • Cleans the engine while it runs • Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel system, which causes hard starting Important: Do not use fuel additives Figure 17 containing methanol or ethanol. 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas.

  • Page 21: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Starting and Stopping the Important: Make sure fuel shut off valve Engine is closed before transporting or storing machine, as fuel leakage may occur. Starting the Engine Operating the Mower Power 1. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on Take Off (PTO) spark plug(s) and fuel valve is open.

  • Page 22: The Safety Interlock System

    The Safety Interlock System Driving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as If safety interlock switches are disconnected measured in RPM (revolutions per minute). Place or damaged the machine could operate the throttle control in the fast position for best unexpectedly causing personal injury.

  • Page 23: Using The Lower Control Bar

    Using the Lower Control Bar This procedure is for driving up a curb. This can be performed while driving forward or backward. Note: Some curbs do not allow the rear drive tires to contact the curb. If this happens, drive the machine up the curb at an angle.

  • Page 24: Transporting Machines

    Children or bystanders may be injured if Without the grass deflector, discharge they move or attempt to operate the machine cover, or complete grass catcher assembly while it is unattended. mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. Always remove the ignition key and set the Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and parking brake when leaving the machine...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Gage Wheels

    Figure 24 1. Gage Wheels 3. Washer 2. Nut Figure 23 1. Carrier Frame 4. Spacers 2. Hairpin Cotter 5. Back height-of-cut post 3. Front height-of-cut post Adjusting the Gage Wheels The gage wheels need to be adjusted in the proper hole location for each height-of-cut position.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Handle Height

    Adjusting the Handle Height 4. Pivot handle to desired operating position and install lower flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and The handle position can be adjusted to match the flange nuts into mounting holes. Tighten all operator’s height preference. flange bolts.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Check the safety interlock system. • Grease the caster wheels and caster pivot. • Check the engine oil level. Before each use or daily •...

  • Page 28: Lubricating The Caster And Wheel Bearings

    4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. 5. Wipe up any excess grease. Lubricating the Caster and Wheel Bearings 1. Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles (Figure 29).
  • Page 29 Paper element: Replace it after every 100 operating 2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean hours or yearly, which ever comes first. cloth. 3. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element Inspect the foam and paper elements, and replace (Figure 34).

  • Page 30: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Installing the Foam and Paper Elements Important: To prevent engine damage, always operate the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner assembly installed. 1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air cleaner element (Figure 32). 2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base (Figure 32).

  • Page 31: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. Figure 38 1. Oil lter 3. Adapter Figure 37 2. Gasket 1. Oil drain valve 2. Oil drain hose 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until 9.

  • Page 32: Fuel System Maintenance

    2. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 30 ft-lb (41 N·m). 3. Push the wire(s) onto the spark plug(s) (Figure 39). Fuel System Maintenance Draining the Fuel Tank Figure 39 In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely 1. Spark plug wire 2. Spark plug flammable and highly explosive.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Fuel Filter

    Figure 41 Figure 42 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Clamp 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter 2. Fuel line Replacing the Fuel Filter 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. 6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating close to the filter.

  • Page 34: Drive System Maintenance

    Replacing the Caster Wheel Fork Bushings The caster wheel forks are mounted in bushings pressed into the top and bottom of the carrier frame mounting tubes. To check the bushings, move the caster forks back and forth and side-to-side. If a caster fork is loose, the bushings are worn and must be replaced.

  • Page 35: Servicing The Caster Wheel And Bearings

    Figure 46 1. Mounting Tube 2. Bushing Figure 47 5. Grease the inside and outside of the new 1. Locknut 4. Spanner Bushing 2. Wheel Bolt 5. Roller Bearing bushings. Use a hammer and flat plate to 3. Bushing carefully drive the bushings into the mounting tube.

  • Page 36: Cooling System Maintenance

    slope. If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

  • Page 37: Belt Maintenance

    1. Remove the top capscrew securing idler support and idler bracket to rear frame (Figure 50). Figure 50 Figure 49 1. Top capscrew 4. Bottom capscrew 1. Hairpin cotter and washer 5. Hole F 2. Idler bracket 5. Traction drive belt 2.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Mower Belt

    5. Disconnect clutch wire connector from wire 4. Remove the knobs/rubber washers holding harness. the belt cover to the cutting unit and remove the belt cover. 6. Disconnect clutch retainer from the engine deck (Figure 51). 5. Remove the PTO drive belt. Refer to Replacing the PTO Drive Belt in Belt Maintenance, page 37.

  • Page 39: Mower Deck Maintenance

    Mower Deck 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the Maintenance operating position. 3. Remove the knobs/rubber washers holding Servicing the Cutting Blades the carrier frame cover and remove the carrier frame cover.

  • Page 40: Removing The Blades

    To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. 1. Hold the blade end using a rag or thickly-padded glove.

  • Page 41: Correcting The Mower Quality Of Cut

    To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. Figure 57 1.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Frame

    operating position. Disconnect the spark plug 7. Align the carrier frame and engine deck to wire(s) from the spark plug(s). match 1-5/16 inch (33 mm), plus or minus a 1/4 inch (6 mm) at location A (Figure 59). 3. Adjust the tire pressure in all tires to specifications on page .

  • Page 43: Checking The Mower Deck

    Figure 62 Figure 61 4. Same height at locations A 1. Caster Wheel 1. Caster Wheel 4. Height at locations A and B and B 2. Carrier Frame 5. Caster spacers 2. Carrier Frame 5. Caster spacers 3. 1/4-3/8 inch (6-10 mm) 3.

  • Page 44: Changing The Deck Front-To-Rear Pitch

    3. To lower the front of the deck, loosen jam nut and rotate the front pin counter clockwise (Figure 64). 4. Position the blades front-to-rear. Measure at C and D locations (Figure 63) from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blades. 5.

  • Page 45: Matching Height Of Cut

    Replacing the Grass 1. Change the tire pressure on both deck and Deector traction unit. Do this to the corresponding side that needs adjustment. 2. Recheck the front-to-rear pitch and side to side leveling of the cutting unit. An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in Matching Height of Cut the operator’s or bystander’s direction and...
  • Page 46 Note: Make sure the L end of spring is installed behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in Figure 67. 3. Install bolt and nut. Place the J hook end of spring around grass deflector (Figure 67). Important: The grass deflector must be able to rotate.

  • Page 47: Storage

    Storage Engine Maintenance, page 28. With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug Cleaning and Storage hole. Now use the starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install 1.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with hard, or fails to keep gasoline. running. 2. Choke is not on. 2. Move the throttle lever to choke position. 3.
  • Page 49 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. Shift lever is in neutral. 1. Move shift lever to a drive gear position. 2. Traction belt is worn, 2. Change the belt. loose or broken. 3. Traction belt is off a 3.
  • Page 50 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Drive belt is worn, loose 1. Check the belt tension. or broken. 2. Drive belt is off pulley. 2. Install drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position.

  • Page 51: Schematics

    Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. A)
  • Page 55 The use of any add-on or modied parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article. The Toro® Company will not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add-on or modied part.

  • Page 56: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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