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Toro 30193 Operator's Manual
Toro 30193 Operator's Manual

Toro 30193 Operator's Manual

Proline 12.5 hp 36" mid-size mower
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Form No. 3323-731
ProLine
12.5 HP – 36 Mid-Size Mower
30193—200000001 & Up
Operator's Manual
Domestic English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3323-731 ProLine 12.5 HP – 36 Mid-Size Mower 30193—200000001 & Up Operator’s Manual Domestic English (EN)
  • Page 2 The warning system in this manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied help you and others avoid personal injury, even death. with your new product, so feel free to contact your...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....Adjusting Height-of-Cut ....Toro Mower Safety ....Height-of-Cut Chart .
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety This machine meets or exceeds CPSC blade safety Preparation requirements for rotary mowers and the Evaluate the terrain to determine what B71.4 1999 specifications of the American accessories and attachments are needed to National Standards Institute, in effect at time of properly and safely perform the job.
  • Page 5 Safety Operation Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path. Never run an engine in an enclosed area. Never carry passengers and keep pets and Only operate in good light, keeping away from bystanders away. holes and hidden hazards.
  • Page 6: Toro Mower Safety

    Always look down and behind before The following list contains safety information and while backing. specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must know that is not included in the ANSI Be aware of the mower discharge direction and standards.
  • Page 7 Safety Do not touch equipment or attachment parts When operating machine on slopes, banks or which may be hot from operation. Allow to cool near drop offs, always have ROPS (roll over before attempting to maintain, adjust or service. protection) installed. Before operating a machine with ROPS (roll When operating a machine with ROPS (roll over over protection) be certain the seat belts are...
  • Page 8 Safety Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required. Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Protect your face, eyes and clothing when working with a battery.
  • Page 9: Slope Chart

    Safety Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2–9.
  • Page 11: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Safety 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.
  • Page 12 Safety...
  • Page 13: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for POTENTIAL HAZARD automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded When fueling, under certain circumstances, regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is a static charge can develop, igniting the not available.
  • Page 14: Stabilizer/Conditioner

    Gasoline and Oil Stabilizer/Conditioner Filling the Fuel Tank Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to Shut the engine off. provide the following benefits: Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days cap.
  • Page 15: Assembly

    Assembly Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped. DESCRIPTION QTY. Castor assemblies Bolt 3/8–16 x 3/4” (19 mm) Install front castors to mower Flange nut 3/8–16 Upper handle Install upper handle to frame Bolt 3/8–16 x 1”...
  • Page 16: Install Front Castors

    Hose clamp Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Fill out and return to Toro Registration card Install Front Castors Install Upper Handle Align castors with holes on top and front of Position handle outside frame and align upper mower and insert (8) 3/8–16 x 3/4”...
  • Page 17 Assembly Connect Wire Harness Install Traction Control Rods Route wire harness inside of frame, along left Thread trunnions equal distance onto each handle and over throttle cable. Compress wire control rod. For a starting point thread on harness covering and press into lower and upper approximately 2 in.
  • Page 18: Connect Throttle Cable

    Assembly Check the gap between upper control bar and Connect Throttle Cable fixed bar with wheel drive fully engaged. Gap should be approximately 1 to 1-1/4 in. Place throttle control lever in FAST (25–32 mm) (Fig. 6). position.(Fig. 7). Note: The upper control bar and fixed bar Hook wire Z–bend into hole of speed control must be parallel in the engaged,...
  • Page 19: Install Blade Control (Pto) Rod

    Assembly Install Blade Control (PTO) Replace the spring washer, dish down, and locknut (Fig. 8). Torque nut to 35 ft. lbs. (47 N m). Rotate blade control lever (PTO) away from left Shift lever to second gear and check alignment handle so rod drops down.
  • Page 20: Mount Fuel Tank

    Assembly Mount Fuel Tank Push fuel line onto fuel tank fitting and secure with hose clamp (Fig. 11). Align fuel tank to top of rear frame and secure fuel tank right side with (2) 5/16–18 x 7/8 in. (22.5 mm) bolts, (2) 5/16 lock washers and (2) 5/16 washers (Fig.
  • Page 21: Operation

    Operation Think Safety First Recoil Starter – Pull recoil starter handle to start engine. Please carefully read all the safety instructions and Fuel Shut–off Valve – (In fuel line) Close fuel symbols in the safety section. Knowing this shut–off valve when transporting or storing mower. information could help you, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
  • Page 22: Parking Brake

    Operation Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. Setting the Parking Brake Pull the upper control bar rearward and hold it in this position (Fig. 13). Lift the parking brake lock up and gradually release the upper control bar (Fig.
  • Page 23: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Operation Starting and Stopping Stopping the Engine Move the throttle lever to “SLOW” (Fig. 14). Note: If the engine has been working hard or Starting is hot, let it idle for a minute before stopping. This helps cool the engine. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on In an emergency, the engine may be spark plug(s) and fuel valve is open.
  • Page 24: Operating Blade Control (Pto)

    Operation Operating Blade Control (PTO) The Safety Interlock System Understanding the Safety Interlock The blade control (PTO) lever engages and disengages power to the mower blades. System The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO) engine from starting if: Pull on the upper control bar to stop the machine The throttle lever is all the way back, past...
  • Page 25: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Operation Driving Forward or Backward Backward To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse The throttle control regulates the engine speed as gear. measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in the “FAST” position for best Release the parking brake: refer to Releasing the performance.
  • Page 26: Lower Control Bar Operation

    Operation Lower Control Bar Operation This procedure is for driving up a curb. This can be performed while driving forward or backward. Disengage the mower blades. POTENTIAL HAZARD m–4185 A blade can be bent or damaged when Figure 18 driving up a curb. Blades could break 1.
  • Page 27: Adjusting Height-Of-Cut

    Operation Adjusting Height-of-Cut Adjust Axle Height Desired height-of-cut range can be obtained by A 1” to 4-1/4” range for height-of-cut can be achieved adjusting the rear axle and placing caster spacers by adjusting blade spacers, rear axle height and front above or below the caster arm (see chart).
  • Page 28: Height-Of-Cut Chart

    Operation Adjust Caster Position Using the height-of-cut chart, adjust the caster spacers to match with the axle hole selected (Fig. 21). Remove clevis pin, slide castor from support and change spacers (Fig. 21). Install castor in support and insert clevis pin (Fig.
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Maintenance Service Interval Chart Each Storage Service Operation Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Service Oil—check level Oil—change* Initial Oil Filter–change (200 hours or every other oil change) Safety System—check Brakes—check Cutting Blades – check Wheel Bearings—grease* Transmission Couplers – grease* Idler Pivots –...
  • Page 30: Air Cleaner

    Maintenance Air Cleaner Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Foam Element Service Interval/Specification A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 warm water. When the element is clean, operating hours. rinse it thoroughly. Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating B.
  • Page 31: Engine Oil

    Maintenance Paper Element Engine Oil A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to Service Interval/Specification remove dust and dirt (Fig. 24). Change oil: B. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage to the rubber seal. After the first 8 operating hours.
  • Page 32 Maintenance Checking Oil Level Changing/Draining Oil Park the machine on a level surface, disengage Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This the blade control (PTO) and set the parking. warms the oil so it drains better. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 25) so dirt Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the lower than the opposite side to assure the oil...
  • Page 33: Tire Pressure

    Maintenance Change Oil Filter Tire Pressure Service Interval/Specification Service Interval/Specification Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as oil change. specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 50 operating hours or monthly, whichever Note: Change oil filter more frequently when...
  • Page 34: Spark Plug

    Maintenance Spark Plug Checking the Spark Plug Look at the center of the spark plug(s) (Fig. 30). Service Interval/Specification If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating Check the spark plug(s) after every 200 operating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is hours.
  • Page 35: Cutting Blades

    Maintenance Cutting Blades Inspecting the Blades Inspect the cutting edges (Fig 31). If the edges To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades are not sharp or have nicks, remove and sharpen sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, the blades.
  • Page 36 Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance or is bent. 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.
  • Page 37 Maintenance Sharpening the Blades Installing the Blades Use a file to sharpen the cutting edge at both Place the blade onto the bolt, over cone washer. ends of the blade (Fig. 35). Maintain the original Select proper number of spacer(s) for angle.
  • Page 38: Greasing And Lubrication

    Maintenance Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the transmission couplers every 50 hours and idler arm pivots every 8 hours (Fig 38). Service Interval/Specification Grease the areas shown and at intervals in Where to Add Grease section below. Grease more frequently when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
  • Page 39: Brake

    Maintenance Brake Adjusting the Brake The brake lever is on the upper control bar (Fig. 12). Service Interval/Specification If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. Before each use, check brakes for proper operation. Check the brake before you adjust it; refer to Always set the parking brake when you stop the Checking the Brake, page 37.
  • Page 40: Fuel Tank

    Maintenance Fuel Tank Pull the fuel line off the fuel filter (Fig. 42). Open fuel shut-off valve and allow gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan. Draining The Fuel Tank Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty.
  • Page 41: Fuel Filter

    Maintenance Fuel Filter Replacing the Wheel Belt Service Interval/Specification Service Interval/Specification Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or or yearly, whichever occurs first. monthly, whichever occurs first. Look for dirt, wear, cracks and signs of overheating.
  • Page 42: Replacing The Traction Belt

    Maintenance Replacing the Traction Belt Stop the engine, set the parking brake and remove the spark plug wire(s). Raise the rear of the machine and hold with jack stands. Remove mower belt (Fig. 46). Loosen pivot bolt enough to slide idler pulley in slot and remove traction belt from the engine and drive pulleys.
  • Page 43: Replacing The Mower Belt

    Maintenance Replacing the Mower Belt Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key and spark plug wire. Remove the knobs and belt cover on mower. Remove idler pulley and then remove worn belt (Fig.
  • Page 44: Adjusting Mower Belt Tension

    Maintenance Adjusting Mower Belt Tension Adjusting the Blade Brake Service Interval/Specification Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to Check belt tension after the first hour of operation “OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key and and at least twice during the first 24 hours of spark plug wire.
  • Page 45: Adjusting Grass/Mud Scraper

    Maintenance Adjusting Grass/Mud Scraper Replacing the Grass Deflector Loosen the locknut holding scraper to the engine Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer frame (Fig. 50). holding deflector to the mounts (Fig. 51). Rotate scraper until they align with center of Straighten deflector mounts if they are bent pulley grooves (Fig.
  • Page 46: Wiring Diagram

    Maintenance Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 47: Cleaning And Storage

    Maintenance Cleaning and Storage For storage over 30 days, prepare the traction unit as follows. Disengage the blade control (PTO), set the A. Add a petroleum based parking brake, and turn the ignition key to stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the tank. “OFF”...
  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    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 choke lever to ON. Air cleaner is dirty. Clean or replace air cleaner element.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Abnormal vibration. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or Install new cutting blade(s). unbalanced. Blade mounting bolt is loose. Tighten blade mounting bolt. Engine mounting bolts are Tighten engine mounting loose. bolts. Loose engine pulley, idler Tighten the appropriate pulley, or blade pulley.
  • Page 52 What Is Covered By This Express Warranty? analysis of the defect in materials or workmanship or if you need a referral to a TORO ProLine Service Dealer, please feel free to The Toro Company promises to repair any TORO Product...

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