Form No. 3356-463 Rev A Commercial Walk-Behind Mower For Floating Deck, T-Bar, Gear with 32in Cutting Unit Model No. 30092—Serial No. 270000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, general information worthy of special attention. or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have Contents the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
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1 Installing the Handle Replacing the Caster Wheel Fork Assembly ......11 Bushings ......34 2 Installing the Fuel Tank and Shift Servicing the Caster Wheel and Lever Plate ......12 Bearings ......35 3 Checking and Adjusting the Shift Adjusting the Electric Clutch .....
Safety • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Note: The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers that do not meet American – Use only an approved container National Standards Institute certification will cause –...
Stop blades The following list contains safety information if not mowing. specific to Toro products and other safety information you must know. • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone.
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turn over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • 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.
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. 66-1340 52-2010 66-6380 54-0910 67-5360 68-8340 54-9220 REVERSE TRACTION DRIVE 82-2280 82-2280 82-2290...
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step 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...
Figure 4 1. Rear frame 3. Gas tank 2. Shift lever plate Note: Remove the plastic cap from the fuel Figure 3 fitting before installing the fuel line. 1. Upper handle 5. Upper mounting hole 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes 3.
Step Installing the Control Rods Parts needed for this step: Control rods Cotter pin Clevis Pin Figure 10 Washer 1. Control rod and tting 5. Washer Hairpin cotter pin 2. 3-1/2 inch (89 mm) 6. Hairpin cotter pin 3. Idler bracket 7.
Safety Video Registration Card Procedure • Read the Operator’s Manual. • View the safety video. • 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.
Product Overview Figure 13 1. Gear shift lever 7. Blade control bail 2. Power take off switch (PTO) 8. Upper control bar 3. Choke control 9. Upper handle 4. Lower handle 10. Throttle control 5. Lower control bar 11. Ignition switch 6.
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. Lower Control Bar Shift transmission to reverse and squeeze the lower control bar and handle together to engage...
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). others and can damage property.
• Cleans the engine while it runs • Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel This machine produces sound levels in system, which causes hard starting excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and Important: Do not use fuel additives can cause hearing loss through extended containing methanol or ethanol.
Releasing the Parking Brake 1. Pull rearward on the upper control bar. Lower the parking brake lock to the released position. 2. Gradually release the upper control bar (Figure 15). Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine 1. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on spark plug(s) and fuel valve is open.
Testing the Safety Interlock System Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time. Note: 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 and start the engine; refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine in Operation, page 18.
3. Drive machine until the castor wheels contact curb (Figure 19). 4. Lift the front of the machine by pushing down on the lower handle (Figure 19). 5. Drive the machine until drive wheels contact the curb (Figure 19). 6. Lower the front of the machine (Figure 19). Note: Both drive wheels should contact the curb and caster wheels straight.
Note: Lifting up on the lower handle will assist driving the machine up a curb and not spin the drive wheels. Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly Stopping the Machine mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris.
and hairpin cotter. Refer to Installing the uneven ground. However, the cutting height used Control Rods in Setup, page 11. in the past is generally the best one to use. When cutting grass longer than 6 inches (152 mm) tall, 6.
Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade.
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 After the rst 8 operating • Change the engine oil. hours • Check the safety interlock system. •...
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s). 4.
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Inspect the foam and paper elements and replace them if they are damaged or excessively dirty. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few operating hours) if the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Important: Do not oil the foam or paper element.
Installing the Foam and Paper Checking the Engine Oil Level Elements 1. Park the machine on a level surface. Important: To prevent engine damage, 2. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. always operate the engine with the complete 3.
7. When oil has drained completely, close the drain valve. 8. Remove the drain hose (Figure 29). Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling center. Figure 30 1. Oil lter 2. Adapter 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the replacement filter (Figure 30).
Important: Always replace the spark 3. Disconnect the wires from the spark plugs (Figure 31). 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).
4. Pull the fuel line off the fuel filter (Figure 33). Open the fuel shut off valve and allow the gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan. Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty.
Replacing the Caster Wheel Fork Bushings The caster wheel forks are mounted in bushings pressed into the top and bottom of the carrier frame mounting tubes. To check the bushings, move the caster forks back and forth and side-to-side. If a caster fork is loose, the bushings are worn and must be replaced.
brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. Checking the Brakes 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
1. Remove the top capscrew securing idler support and idler bracket to rear frame (Figure 42). Figure 42 1. Top capscrew 4. Bottom capscrew 2. Idler bracket 5. Traction drive belt Figure 41 3. Idler support 1. Hairpin cotter and washer 5.
cm) measured between the washer and the bushing, then back the front jam nuts off one turn (Figure 45). Important: Do not overtighten the jam nuts after the springs are fully compressed, as this can damage the drive belt. 9. Tighten the rear jam nuts (Figure 45). 10.
Toro replacement blades. A replacement blade made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. 1. Hold the blade end using a rag or Figure 50 thickly-padded glove.
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1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. mounting tube to the top to lower the front of the mower (Figure 52). 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for 5. Check the side-to-side setting of the mower all moving parts to stop before leaving the deck.
3. The difference between measurements A and B should be no more than 1/4 inch (6 mm). 4. To change the side-to-side leveling, move the thrust washers on one castor wheel fork only. Move the thrust washer(s) from the top of the carrier frame mounting tube to the bottom to raise the corresponding side of the mower.
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The grass deflector must be spring-loaded in the down position. Lift the deflector up to test that it snaps to the full down position. Figure 55 1. Spring 4. Front deector pivot post 2. Deector assembly 5. Locknut 3. Rear deector pivot post...
Storage Engine Maintenance, page 28. With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug Cleaning and Storage hole. Now use the starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install 1.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with hard, or fails to keep gasoline. running. 2. Choke is not on. 2. Move the choke lever to choke position. 3.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. Shift lever is in neutral. 1. Move shift lever to a drive gear position. 2. Traction belt is worn, 2. Change the belt. loose or broken. 3. Traction belt is off a 3.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blade does not rotate. 1. Mower belt is worn, 1. Check the belt tension. loose or broken. 2. Mower belt is off pulley. 2. Install mower belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position.
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The use of any add-on or modied parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article. The Toro® Company will not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add-on or modied part.
(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. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.