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Toro 30194 Operator's Manual
Toro 30194 Operator's Manual

Toro 30194 Operator's Manual

Mid–size mower proline gear 13hp with 36" side discharge mower
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Form No. 3327–423
Mid–Size Mower
Proline Gear 13hp with 36 Side Discharge
Mower
Model No. 30194—Serial No. 220000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3327–423 Mid–Size Mower Proline Gear 13hp with 36 Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30194—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mounting the Fuel Tank ....Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and Operation ........
  • Page 3: Safety

    serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner the location of the model and serial numbers on the can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, product. comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal...
  • Page 4: Toro Mower Safety

    The following list contains safety information specific Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects to Toro products and other safety information you or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary must know. repairs before resuming operations.
  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    Allow to cool before attempting original standards are maintained. to maintain, adjust or service. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be required. voided if used with unapproved attachments. Slope Operation All slopes and ramps require extra caution.
  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...
  • Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals

    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. 82-2280 63-8440 1. Hot surface 82-2290 43-8480 66-1340 67-5360 54-9220...
  • Page 10 95-2814 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 98-5130 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 75–80 ft.-lb.(102–106 N m). 95-5537 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 98-3256 2. Push forward to engage 3.
  • Page 11: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Warning Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Recommended Gasoline Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. may be used if unleaded regular is not available.
  • Page 12: Setup

    Fuel tank Bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 in. Lock washer, 5/16 in. Washer, 5/16 in. Installing the fuel tank Stud Spring Hose clamp Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro...
  • Page 13: Installing The Front Casters

    Installing the Front Casters 1. Align casters with holes on top and front of mower and insert 8 bolts (3/8 x 3/4 in.) through mower. Secure with 8 flange nuts (3/8 in.) below mower (Fig. 2). Note: Tighten lower bolts first to pull caster against front, then top bolts last.
  • Page 14: Installing The Traction Control Rods

    5. After adjusting control rods, check parking brake adjustment; refer to Servicing the Brake, page 30. m–3782 Figure 5 1. Terminal 3. Plastic plug 2. Clip 4. Switch m–3770 Figure 7 Installing the Traction Control 1. Control rod 4. Upper control bar Rods 2.
  • Page 15: Installing The Blade Control (Pto) Rod

    Note: Do not remove rubber seal washer and square hole washer from transmission shaft. 2. Slide shift lever through control panel and align mounting hole in lever with square on transmission shaft. Secure lever to transmission with previously removed spring washer and locknut (Fig. 10). 3.
  • Page 16: Operation

    Caution This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure. Wear hearing protection when operating this machine. m–3771 Figure 11 1. Bolt, 5/8 x 7/8 in. 4.
  • Page 17: Operating The Parking Brake

    Recoil Starter – Pull recoil starter handle to start engine. 2. Gradually release the upper control bar. Fuel Shut–off Valve – (In fuel line) Close fuel shut–off valve when transporting or storing mower. m–4212 Figure 15 1. Upper control bar 2.
  • Page 18: Operating The Blade Control (Pto)

    m–4194 m–4194 Figure 16 Figure 17 1. Blade control (PTO) 2. Throttle lever 1. Upper control bar 3. Blade control (PTO) 2. Bail 3. Set the parking brake. 4. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of Disengaging the Mower Blades (PTO) someone accidentally starting the machine while transporting or storing machine.
  • Page 19: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Testing the Safety Interlock System Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time. 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, disengage the PTO and place the throttle forward.
  • Page 20: Stopping The Machine

    Note: Lifting up on handle will assist driving the machine Using Side Discharge or Mulch up a curb and not spin the drive wheels. Grass This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. Danger Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or m–5704...
  • Page 21 4. Torque blade bolt to 75–80 ft. lb. (101–108 N m). m–3789 Figure 22 1. Axle pivot bolt 2. Axle adjustment bolt m–3779 Figure 21 1. Blade 4. Spacer Adjusting the Caster Position 2. Blade bolt 5. Thin washer 3. Cone washer 6.
  • Page 22: Height-Of-Cut Chart

    Height-of-Cut Chart No. of Spacers Number of 1/4 in. Blade Spacers Below Spindle Below Caster 1/2 in. 3/16 in. Axle (13mm) (5 mm) Position 1–1/4 in. 1–1/2 in. 1–3/4 in. 1 in. (26 mm) 2 in. (45 mm) (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 in.
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Oil—check level Safety System—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean cooling system Idler Pivots—grease...
  • Page 24: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    Servicing the Cutting Blades Checking for Bent Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want backward (Fig. 25). Measure from a level surface to the to keep extra blades on hand.
  • Page 25: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    TORO replacement blades. blade is not balanced, file some metal off the end of the Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may sail area only (Fig. 28). Repeat this procedure until the result in non-conformance with safety standards.
  • Page 26: Servicing The Engine Oil

    4. Carefully slide the foam element off the paper element 2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage (Fig. 30). to the rubber seal. Important Never clean the paper element with pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene. Replace the paper element if it is damaged, defective, or cannot be cleaned thoroughly.
  • Page 27: Changing The Engine Oil

    Viscosity: See table below USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS 10W–30 5W–20, 5W–30 –20 Figure 33 –30 –20 –10 1. Oil dipstick 3. Filler tube 2. Metal end Checking the Engine Oil Level Changing the Engine Oil 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake and turn the engine off.
  • Page 28: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Changing the Engine Oil Filter Removing the Spark Plug Service Interval/Specification 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the engine off. Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every other oil 2. Pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) (Fig. 36). Now change.
  • Page 29: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Cleaning the Cooling System Service Interval/Specification Before each use, check and clean engine cooling system. 0.040 in. Remove any build–up of grass, dirt or other debris from the (1.00 mm) cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake screen on flywheel end, and carburetor–governor levers and linkage.
  • Page 30: Servicing The Brakes

    2. Lubricate the transmission couplers every 100 hours 2. Rear wheels must lock when you try to push the and idler arm pivots every 8 hours (Fig 40). machine forward or backward. Adjustment is required if the wheels turn and do not lock; refer to Adjusting the Brake, page 30.
  • Page 31: Servicing The Fuel Tank

    Servicing the Fuel Tank Servicing the Fuel Filter Draining The Fuel Tank Service Interval/Specification Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or Danger yearly, whichever occurs first. In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely Replacing the Fuel Filter flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line.
  • Page 32: Replacing The Traction Belt

    4. Raise wheel off ground enough to allow belt removal. Note: Make sure that the mud and grass scraper is adjusted properly and centered in the pulley grooves (see page 34). The pointed part of the scraper should be centered and as deep in the pulley groove as possible, without rubbing at any point.
  • Page 33: Adjusting The Mower Belt Tension

    7. Engage PTO lever and check the clearance between the Adjusting the Mower Belt bellcrank and the transmission output shaft (Fig. 48). Tension Space should be 1/16–1/8 in. (2–3 mm). 8. Remove hairpin cotter and clevis pin from bellcrank. Service Interval/Specification Rotate clevis clockwise on rod to increase or counterclockwise to decrease clearance (Fig.
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Grass/Mud Scraper

    Adjusting the Grass/Mud Important The grass deflector must be spring-loaded in the down position. Lift the deflector up to test that it snaps Scraper to the full down position. 1. Loosen the locknut holding scraper to the engine frame (Fig. 51). 2.
  • Page 35: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram KILL WIRE LIST DESIG. AWG COLOR ROUTE WHITE J2 J4 WHITE J2 J3 BLUE P1–1 J5 P1 PTO BLACK P1–2 J1 Cleaning and Storage A. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and set the parking B.
  • Page 36: 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 37 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 40: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    If for any reason you are dissatisfied with your Distributor’s service or have difficulty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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