Toro 30529 User manual

Operator’s Manual
English (EN)
Form No. 3329–710
Mid–Size Mower
ProLine Gear 15 hp with 36
Side Discharge Mower
Model No. 30529—Serial No. 230000001 and Up

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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 mower.
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 Fuel Stabilizer/Conditioner 12. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling the Fuel Tank 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Engine Oil Level 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Front Casters 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Upper Handle and Wire Harness 14. . .
Installing the Control Rods 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Parking Brakes 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Throttle Cable 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Blade Control (PTO) Rod 16. . . . . . . .
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Installing the Shift Lever 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Fuel Tank 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Think Safety First 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Parking Brake and Neutral Locks 18. .
Starting the Engine 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Engine 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Blade Control (PTO) Lever 19. . . . . . .
Understanding the Safety Interlock System 19. . . . . .
Driving Forward or Backward 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Mower 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transporting the Mower 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass 20. . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Wheel Drive Tension 21. . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height-of-Cut Chart 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 24. . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Cutting Blades 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Air Cleaner 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Engine Oil 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Spark Plug 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Tire Pressure 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Cooling System 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing and Lubrication 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Brakes 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Draining the Fuel Tank 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Fuel Filter 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Belts 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Drive Belt 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Traction Belt 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Mower Belt 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Mower Belt Tension 34. . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Blade Brake 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Grass/Mud Scraper 35. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Grass Deflector 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Diagram 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and Storage 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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.
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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
This machine meets or exceeds the B71.4–1999
specifications of the American National Standards
Institute in effect at the time of production.
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 ear protection. Long hair, loose clothing or
jewelry may get tangled in moving parts.

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•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.
•Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian
controlled equipment, 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.
•Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects
or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary
repairs before resuming operations.
•Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit.
•Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
•Keep pets and bystanders away.
•Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not
mowing.
•Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
•Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
•Use care when loading or unloading the machine into or
from a trailer or truck.
•Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
Maintenance and storage
•Disengage drives, set parking brake, stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to
stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
•Clean grass and debris from cutting unit, drives,
mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil
or fuel spillage.
•Let engine cool before storing and do not store near
flame.
•Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store
fuel near flames or drain indoors.
•Park machine on level ground. Set parking brake. Never
allow untrained personnel to service machine.
•Use jack stands to support components when required.
•Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy.
•Remove spark plug wire before making any repairs.
•Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blades or
wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them.
Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld them.
•Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
•Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
Toro Mower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products and other safety information you must know.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to
avoid serious injury or death.

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This product is designed for cutting and recycling grass or,
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
•Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with the
instructions to operate the machine.
•Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
•Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while
backing.
•Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without
either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.
•Slow down before turning. Sharp turns on any terrain
may cause loss of control.
•Turn off blades when not mowing.
•Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from
attachment discharge area, underside of mower and any
moving parts while engine is running.
•Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute.
•Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
•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.
Slope Operation
All slopes and ramps require extra caution. If you feel
uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
DO
•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from
the mowing area. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
•Use slow speed so that you will not have to stop while
on the slope.
•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.
•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades.
•Mow slopes side-to-side.
DO NOT
•Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
•Avoid turning on slopes. If you must turn, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
•Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel goes
over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
sliding.
•Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. Heavy grass
bags could cause loss of control of the machine.
•Do not mow up and down slopes.
Service
•Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, such as near a water heater or
furnace.
•Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade
attachment bolts. Keep equipment in good condition.
•Never tamper with safety devices. Check safety systems
for proper operation before each use.
•Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that
original standards are maintained.
•Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as
required.