With 52in turbo force side discharge mower (76 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro 30092
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Form No. 3359-490 Rev A Commercial Walk-Behind Mower Floating Deck, T-Bar, Gear with 32in Cutting Unit Model No. 30092—Serial No. 280000001 and Up Register at www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service This manual uses 2 other words to highlight information. Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model Important calls attention to special mechanical and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1...
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2 Installing the Fuel Tank and Shift Lever Inspecting the Belts ..........35 Plate............... 11 Replacing the Traction Drive Belt......35 3 Checking and Adjusting the Shift Lever Replacing the Transmission Belt ......36 Plate............... 12 Replacing the Mower Belt ........36 4 Installing the Control Rods ......
Safety – Never remove gas cap or add fuel with engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Note: The addition of attachments made by – Never refuel or drain the machine indoors. other manufacturers that do not meet American National Standards Institute certification will cause •...
The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products and other safety information you must • Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade know.
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• Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained. • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
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. 66-6380 52-2010 67-5360 54-0910 68-8340 REVERSE TRACTION DRIVE 82-2280 82-2280 82-2290 54-9220...
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98-3256 98-0776 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 105-0884 106-0699 110-4971 1. Engine—stop 2. Engine—Start 3. Engage bale then pull out on the PTO to engage the blade.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. Handle assembly Flanged bolt, (3/8 x 1 inch) Install the handle assembly. Flange nut, (3/8 inch) Fuel tank with studs installed Shift lever plate Bolt, (5/16 x 7/8 inch) Lock nut, (5/16 inch) Install the fuel tank and shift lever plate.
Figure 4 1. Rear frame 3. Gas tank 2. Shift lever plate Note: Remove the plastic cap from the fuel fitting Figure 3 before installing the fuel line. 1. Upper handle 5. Upper mounting hole 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes 3.
Installing the Control Rods Parts needed for this procedure: Control rods Cotter pin Clevis Pin Figure 10 Washer 1. Control rod and fitting 5. Washer Hairpin cotter pin 2. 3-1/2 inch (89 mm) 6. Hairpin cotter pin 3. Idler bracket 7.
Training material Registration Card Procedure • Read the Operator’s Manual. • View the training material. • Fill out the registration card and mail it in or register online at www.Toro.com. • Use the oil drain hose when changing the engine oil.
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. Pull back on right side of upper control bar to turn right and left side to turn left.
Operation In certain conditions during fueling, static Adding Fuel electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for or explosion from gasoline can burn you and automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded others and can damage property.
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing methanol or ethanol. Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the gas. Figure 14 Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Important: Make sure fuel shut off valve is 2. Move the shift lever to neutral, set the parking brake and turn ignition key to run. closed before transporting or storing machine, as fuel leakage may occur. 3. Move the throttle control to fast and move the choke lever to the on position before starting a cold Operating the Blade Control engine.
The Safety Interlock System throttle control in the fast position for best mowing performance. Driving Forward If safety interlock switches are disconnected 1. To go forward, move the shift lever to a forward or damaged the machine could operate gear (Figure 18). unexpectedly causing personal injury.
Driving Backward Up a Curb 1. Disengage the mower blades. A blade can be bent or damaged when driving 2. Select reverse to drive machine. up a curb. Pieces of blade that may be thrown could seriously injure or kill you or bystanders. 3.
Using the Side Discharge This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris.
2. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nut securing handle to rear frame (Figure 22). Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris.
If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with Mow at Correct Intervals a genuine Toro replacement blade. Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times. So to maintain the same cutting height, which is a good practice, mow more often in early spring.
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 • Change the engine oil. After the first 8 hours • Check the safety interlock system. •...
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 Service Interval: Before each use or daily Every 400 hours Lubricate the wheel bearings and front spindles (Figure 23).
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval/Specification Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean foam air cleaner element. Every 50 hours—Check the paper air cleaner element. Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)—Replace the paper air cleaner element. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few operating hours) if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base and secure it with the 2 wing nuts (Figure 26). 3. Place the air cleaner cover into position and tighten the cover knob (Figure 26). Servicing the Engine Oil Service Interval/Specification Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the Figure 28...
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 (Figure 30). 5. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil; refer to Servicing the Engine Oil.
Important: Always replace the spark plugs when it has worn electrodes, an oily film on it, or has cracks in the porcelain. 3. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes (Figure 32). Bend the side electrode (Figure 32) if the gap is not correct.
Fuel System Maintenance Servicing the Fuel Tank 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. Figure 33 • Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the 1.
Electrical System 5. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to the filter. Maintenance 6. Open fuel shut off valve at fuel tank (Figure 33). 7. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed. Servicing the Fuse The electrical system is protected by a fuse.
Drive System Remember the location of the thrust washers and spacer on each fork to ensure correct installation and Maintenance to maintain a level mower. Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever comes first) Check the pressure at the valve stem (Figure 36). Maintain the air pressure in the rear tires at 12-14 psi (83-97 kPa).
Important: The inside diameter of the bushings locknut until the spanner bushing bottoms against may collapse slightly when installed. If the the inside of the caster forks (Figure 39). caster wheel fork does not slide into the new 7. Grease the fitting on the caster wheel. bushings, ream both bushings to an inside diameter of 1.126 inch (29 mm).
Brake Maintenance Cooling System Maintenance Servicing the Brakes Cleaning the Air Intake Screen Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the brakes. Service Interval: Before each use or daily Check brakes on both a level surface and slope. Before each use remove any build up of grass, dirt Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or other debris from the cylinder and cylinder head or leave it unattended.
Belt Maintenance Inspecting the Belts Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Inspect the traction drive belt. Every 50 hours—Inspect the transmission belt. Every 50 hours—Inspect the mower belt. Squealing when the belt is rotating, blades slipping when cutting grass, check the belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks or any other damage.
Replacing the Transmission are signs of a worn deck belt. Replace the deck belt if any of these conditions are evident. Belt 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 2.
Mower Deck Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand. Figure 45 1. Front jam nut 4. 4–3/4 inches (12 cm) between the washer and bushing, minus one turn A worn or damaged blade can break, and a...
The blade 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. A Figure 50 replacement blade made by other manufacturers may 1.
Installing the Blade 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 48). Important: The sail part of the blade must be pointing upward, toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting (Figure 48). 2. Install the blade stiffener, flat washer and blade bolt (Figure 48).
2. Position the blade side-to-side (Figure 53). Measure at A and B locations (Figure 53) from a level surface to the cutting edge of blade tips (Figure 53). Open holes in the mower could allow the mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury.
Storage 2. Remove the deflector assembly from the front (fixed) deflector pivot post and remove the deflector assembly from the mower (Figure 55). Cleaning and Storage 3. Install the spring onto the replacement deflector 1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), set the assembly, then install the deflector assembly into the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off.
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11. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 12. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place. Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with gasoline. to keep running. 2. Choke is not on. 2. Move the choke lever to choke position. 3.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blade does not rotate. 1. Mower belt is worn, loose or broken. 1. Check the belt tension. 2. Mower belt is off pulley. 2. Install mower belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position.
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Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers who have purchased Toro products exported from the United States or Canada should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer.