Mid-size mower proline gear 15 hp with 44 in side discharge (48 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro 30241
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Form No. 3351–531 Groundsmaster 228–D 2 & 4 Wheel Drive Traction Units Model No. 30241–240000115 and Up Model No. 30242–240000301 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN, GB)
To reduce the potential for injury, additional information, contact an Authorized Service comply with these safety instructions and always pay Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and attention to the safety alert symbol, which means serial numbers of your product ready.
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lack of awareness of the effect of ground Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope. Travel conditions, especially slopes; on grass slopes requires particular care. To guard against overturning: incorrect hitching and load distribution. – do not stop or start suddenly when going up or The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for downhill;...
Maintenance and Storage The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products or other safety information that you must Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the know that is not included in the CEN, ISO, or ANSI equipment is in safe working condition.
Keep everyone away. – Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeks, or other hazards. To ensure safety and accuracy, have an Authorized Toro Distributor check the maximum engine speed with a – Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid tachometer.
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. 93–7830 93-6680 1. Danger–See operator’s manual 2. Wheel torque specifications 93–7272 1.
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92-5774 Cover with 107–2925 for CE 107-2925 Apply over 92–5774 for CE 1. Warning—read the 3. Cutting hazard of hand or 4. Warning—engage the 5. Tipping hazard—do not drive Operator’s Manual. foot—stay away from parking brake, stop the the machine on a slope moving parts.
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93–6697 1. Read operator’s manual 106-5976 for lubrication intervals 1. Engine coolant under 3. Warning—do not touch pressure the hot surface. 2. Explosion hazard—read 4. Warning—read the the Operator’s Manual. Operator’s Manual. 106-6754 1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 2.
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Battery Symbols Some or all of these symbols are on your battery. 1. Explosion hazard 7. Wear eye protection; explosive gases can 2. No fire, open flames, or cause blindness and smoking. other injuries 3. Caustic liquid/chemical 8. Battery acid can cause burn hazard blindness or severe 4.
Specifications Note: Specifications and design subject to change without notice. General Specifications Kubota three cylinder, 4 cycle liquid cooled diesel engine. 26 hp @ 3000. Engine Engine governed to 3200–3250 rpm high idle, no load. Air Cleaner Heavy duty remote mounted. Fuel Tank Capacity 8.5 gal.
Measurements Length 82 in. Width (Rear Wheels) 47 in. Height w/o ROPS 50 in. Weight Model 30241 1220 lb. Model 30242 1480 lb. Optional Equipment 52” Side Discharge Cutting Unit Model No. 30555 52” Rear Discharge Cutting Unit Model No. 30568 62”...
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Note: Use this chart as a checklist to ensure that all parts necessary for assembly have been received. Without these parts, total set-up cannot be completed. Some parts may have already been assembled at the factory. Description Qty.
Install Handle to Hood Warning 1. Mount handle to top of hood with (2) screws (Fig. 3). PTO universal shaft is attached to traction unit frame. DO NOT ENGAGE PTO without first removing universal shaft or coupling it to a suitable implement.
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3. Remove hair pin cotter and pull back on locking spring flap to pivot mounting plate forward (Fig. 5). Figure 7 1. Mounting plate 3. Shoulder bolt with washer and locknut (2) 2. Seat spring 4. Adjustment handle (2) Figure 5 1.
position. To adjust for operator’s weight, turn spring Install Manual Tube tension knob; clockwise to increase tension, counterclockwise to decrease spring tension (Fig. 9). 1. Remove manual tube and R–clamps secured to seat plate. Retain (2) mounting capscrews and flatwashers. 2.
Figure 14 1. Electrolyte 4. Allow approximately 20 to 30 minutes for the electrolyte to soak into the plates. Refill as necessary to Figure 12 bring the electrolyte to within about 1/4 inch (6 mm) of 1. ROPS the bottom of the fill well (Fig. 14). Warning Note: When operating machine, always use the seat belt and ROPS together.
Warning Battery terminals or metal tools could short against metal tractor components causing sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in personal injury. When removing or installing the battery, do not allow the battery terminals to touch any metal parts of the tractor.
Install Rear Weight Two Wheel Drive Groundsmaster 228–D Series Traction Units comply with ANSI B71.4–1999 Standard when equipped with rear weight. Use chart below to determine combinations of weight required. Order parts from your local Authorized Toro Distributor. Four Wheel Drive Groundsmaster 228–D Series Traction Units do not need additional rear weight to comply with ANSI B71.4–1999 Standard.
Before Operating Check Cooling System Clean debris off screen and radiator/oil cooler daily, more often if conditions are extremely dusty and dirty; refer to Check Engine Oil section on Engine Cooling System. The cooling system is filled with a 50 / 50 solution of water The engine is shipped with 4 qt (3.8 l) of oil in the and permanent ethylene glycol anti–freeze.
Hydraulic fluids produced by other manufacturers may be used if they can cross reference to find an equivalent to the Fill Fuel Tank products listed. Toro will not assume responsibility for damage caused by improper substitutions, so use only products from reputable manufacturers who will stand Danger behind their recommendation.
Check Rear Axle Check Bidirectional Clutch Lubricant (Model 30242 only) (Model 30242 only) The rear axle has three separate reservoirs which use SAE 80W-90 wt. gear lube. Although the axle is shipped with 1. Position the machine on a level surface. lubricant from the factory, check the level before operating the machine.
Controls left brake pedal so that it locks together with the right pedal. Next, push down fully on both pedals and pull parking brake knob out (Fig. 24) then release the pedals. To release parking brake, depress both pedals until parking Service Brakes brake knob retracts.
Tilt Steering Control The tilt steering control is a lever on right side of steering column (Fig. 27). Pull lever rearward to adjust steering wheel to desired fore or aft operating position and push lever forward to lock adjustment. Figure 28 1.
–Hour Meter A. Initial start up of a new machine. B. Engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel. The hour meter (Fig. 28) registers accumulated hours of engine operation. C. Maintenance has been performed upon fuel system components; i.e., filter replaced, separator serviced, etc. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Refer to Bleeding The Fuel System.
addition, the engine will stop when the PTO control is Danger engaged or traction pedal is depressed with operator off the seat or when parking brake is engaged. Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel Caution vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others and can cause property damage.
In an emergency, the traction unit can be pushed or towed slowly as speed increases. By comparison, when driving for a very short distance. However, Toro does not from one work area to another—with no load and cutting recommend this as standard procedure.
Lubrication 1. Wipe grease fitting clean so foreign matter cannot be forced into the bearing or bushing. 2. Pump grease into the bearing or bushing. Greasing Bearings And 3. Wipe up excess grease. Bushings The traction unit has grease fittings that must be lubricated regularly with No.
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Check PTO Belt Tension Check Fan and Alternator Belt Tension After first 10 hours Change Transmission Filter Torque Wheel Lug Nuts After first 50 hours Change Engine Oil and Filter...
Maintenance 2. Gently slide filter (Fig. 41) out of air cleaner body to reduce the amount of dust dislodged. Avoid knocking filter against air cleaner body. General Air Cleaner Maintenance 1. Check air cleaner body for damage which could possibly cause an air leak. Replace a damaged air cleaner body.
To thoroughly clean the radiator: 1. Remove the screen. 2. Working from the fan side of the radiator, either spray the radiator with a water hose or blow with compressed air. 3. After the radiator is thoroughly cleaned, clean out debris that may have collected in the channel at the radiator base.
Figure 44 1. Water separator 2. Drain plug Figure 45 1. Fuel pre filter Replace filter canister after every 400 hours of operation. 1. Clean area where filter canister mounts. 3. Slide hose clamps onto ends of fuel lines. Push fuel lines onto fuel filter and secure them with hose clamps.
Alternator Belt 5. Install the new PTO belt and re–tension the pulley spring to 2–7/8” (73 mm) (Fig. 48). 1. Condition and Tension – Check condition and tension 6. Tighten the jam nut (Fig. 48) and close the hood. of belts (Fig. 47) after every 100 operating hours. A.
3. Unplug clutch electric connector (Fig. 49). 5. Start engine and rotate pump plate (Fig. 50) in either direction until wheel ceases rotation. 4. Adjust the air gap so that a .015 inch feeler gauge slides in between the clutch lining and friction plate with light 6.
Hydraulic fluids produced by other manufacturers may be Figure 52 used if they can cross reference to find an equivalent to the products listed. Toro will not assume responsibility for 1. Parking brake interlock 2. Parking brake rod paddle switch...
1. Lower cutting unit to shop floor, set parking brake, and turn engine OFF. Block the two rear wheels. 2. Jack up both sides of the front axle and support it with jack stands. 3. Clean the area around the hydraulic oil filter and remove the filter (Fig.
The brakes should be checked for adjustment after the first 25 hours of operation and should only need adjusting after considerable use thereafter. These periodic adjustments can be performed where the brake cable connect to the bottom of the brake pedals. When the cable is no longer adjustable, the star nut on inside of the brake drum must be adjusted to move the brake shoes outward.
Changing Rear Axle Lubricant (Model 30242 only) After every 400 hours of operation the oil in the rear axle must be changed. 1. Position machine on a level surface. 2. Clean area around the (3) drain plugs, (1) on each end and (1) in the center (Fig.
Do not remove the fill caps while cleaning the battery. Prevent corrosion of wiring terminals by applying Grafo 112X (Skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47, to the The battery cables must be tight on the terminals to provide inside of all harness connectors whenever the harness is good electrical contact.
B. Clean the battery, terminals and posts with a wire brush and baking soda solution. C. Coat the cable terminals and battery posts with Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part No. 505-47), or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. D. Slowly recharge the battery for 24 hours every 60...
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.