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- Page 1 Form No. 3327-566 Mid–Size Mower ProLine Gear 12.5 hp with 32 or 36 Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30520—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Model No. 30521—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: Introduction
Authorized Service Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates... -
Page 4: Toro Mower Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products and other safety information you must know. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of throwing objects. - Page 5 Allow to cool before attempting required. to maintain, adjust or service. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. Slope Operation All slopes and ramps require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
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Page 7: Slope Chart
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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. 1-43005 66-1340 67-5360 54-9220 95-2814 63-8440 1. Hot surface... - Page 10 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 105-4104 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on operating the 1. Reverse 3. Transmission speeds cutting blade 2. Neutral 2. Push forward to engage 3.
- Page 11 106-2736 1. Park 2. Drive 3. Neutral 4. Warning—wear hearing protection.
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Page 12: Gasoline And Oil
Gasoline and Oil Warning Recommended Gasoline Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious Use unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use injury and illness. (85 pump octane minimum). Use leaded regular gasoline if unleaded regular is not available. -
Page 13: Setup
Parts Catalog Video Registration card Fill out and return to Toro Installing the Front Casters 1. Align the casters with the holes on the top and front of the mower, and insert 8 bolts (3/8 x 3/4 in.) through the mower. -
Page 14: Installing The Upper Handle And Wire Harness
3. Select the low, middle, or high position for the lower mounting hole according to the operator’s height (Fig. 3). 4. Secure each side of the handle to the rear frame (using the lower mounting hole) with a flange bolt (3/8 in. x 1 in.) and a flange nut (Fig. -
Page 15: Installing The Control Rods
Installing the Control Rods 5. Check the operation of the control rod. If you need to adjust it, remove the hairpin cotter and the clevis pin that secure the control rod to the drive levers. 1. Thread the rod fittings an equal distance onto each control rod (Fig. -
Page 16: Installing The Blade Control (Pto) Rod
Installing the Blade Control 2. Slide the shift lever through the control panel, and align the mounting hole in the shift lever with the square on (PTO) Rod the transmission shaft (Fig. 9). 3. Secure the lever to the transmission with the spring 1. -
Page 17: Operation
3. Push the fuel line onto the fuel tank fitting, and secure the fuel line with a hose clamp (Fig. 11). m–3778 Figure 11 1. Fuel line 3. Fuel fitting 2. Hose clamp Operation m–5907 Figure 12 Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine 1. -
Page 18: Operating The Parking Brake And Neutral Locks
Neutral/parking brake locks—Squeeze the drive levers Setting the Neutral Locks back and move the locks rearward to activate the neutral 1. Squeeze the drive levers back (Fig. 13). lock. Squeeze the drive levers back and move the locks forward to activate the parking brake locks. 2. -
Page 19: Operating The Blade Control (Pto) Lever
4. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug to prevent The safety interlock system is designed to stop the engine when: someone from accidentally starting the machine while transporting or storing it. the Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers are 5. Close the fuel shut-off valve before transporting or released when the transmission or the blades are engaged;... -
Page 20: Stopping The Mower
5. Slowly release the drive levers. Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass Note: To go straight, release the drive levers equally. To turn, squeeze the drive lever on the same side as the direction you want to turn. This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Wheel Drive Tension
Adjusting the Wheel Drive Adjusting the Height-of-Cut Tension This machine has a 1 to 4-1/4 in. (26 to 108 mm) range for the height-of-cut. This can be achieved by adjusting blade You may need to increase the wheel drive belt tension spacers, rear axle height, and front caster spacers. - Page 22 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 axle pivot bolts and the 2 axle adjustment bolts (Fig. 16). m–3791 Figure 17 1. Clevis pin 3.
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Page 23: 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 in. 1–1/4 in. 1–1/2 in. 1–3/4 in. 2 in. (26 mm) (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 in. -
Page 24: 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 Engine Oil—check the level Safety System—check Each Use Brakes—check Engine—clean the cooling system... -
Page 25: Servicing The Cutting Blades
Caution Someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Servicing the Cutting Blades 2. -
Page 26: Servicing The Air Cleaner
(Fig. 22). Repeat this step until the blade are out of balance or bent. To ensure optimum performance is balanced. 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. m–1855 1. -
Page 27: Servicing The Engine Oil
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop Cleaning the Paper Element before leaving the operating position. 1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust 3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting and dirt (Fig. - Page 28 Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SE/CC, SE, SF, or SG) Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and run the engine; engine damage can result. Crankcase Capacity: with filter, 54 oz. (1.6 l) with out filter, 47 oz. (1.4 l) Changing the Engine Oil Viscosity: Refer to the table below 1.
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Page 29: Servicing The Spark Plug
m–1256 m–2576 Figure 29 Figure 30 1. Oil filter 3. Adapter 1. Spark-plug wire 2. Spark plug 2. Gasket 4. Clean around the spark plug to prevent dirt from falling 3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on the into the engine and potentially causing damage. -
Page 30: Checking The Tire Pressure
Installing the Spark Plug Applying the Grease 1. Install the spark plug and the metal washer. Ensure that 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the the air gap is set correctly. parking brakes. 2. Tighten the spark plug to 18 ft.-lb. (24 N.m). 2. -
Page 31: Servicing The Brakes
3. To adjust the brakes, rotate the wing nuts on the brake rods (Fig. 36). Rotate the wing nuts clockwise to tighten the brakes; rotate them counterclockwise to loosen them. m-4749 Figure 35 m–5372 Servicing the Brakes Figure 36 Service Interval/Specification 1. -
Page 32: Servicing The Fuel Filter
2. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the 6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to parking brakes. the filter. 3. Close the fuel shut-off valve in fuel line (Fig. 37). 7. Open the fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank (Fig. 37). 8. -
Page 33: Replacing The Traction Belt
Replacing the Traction Belt 4. Remove the idler pulley and the worn belt (Fig. 39). 5. Install the new mower belt. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. 6. Install the idler pulley. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 7. -
Page 34: Adjusting The Mower Belt Tension
10. Remove the hairpin cotter and the clevis pin from the 3. Loosen the locknut on the turnbuckle (Fig. 42). bell crank. 4. Rotate the turnbuckle toward the rear of the mower to 11. Rotate the clevis clockwise on the rod to increase the increase the tension on the belt. -
Page 35: Adjusting The Grass/Mud Scraper
Adjusting the Grass/Mud Scraper 1. Loosen the locknut that holds the scraper to the engine frame (Fig. 44). m-3781 Figure 45 1. Deflector 4. Locknut 2. Spring 5. Bolt 3. Deflector mount 6. Spacer m-3776 Figure 44 2. Straighten the deflector mounts if they are bent (Fig. -
Page 36: Wiring Diagram
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Page 37: Cleaning And Storage
Cleaning and Storage 9. Empty the fuel tank using the following steps: A. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the through the fuel system (5 minutes). parking brakes. B. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop 2. - Page 38 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The engine loses power. The engine load is excessive. Reduce the ground speed. The air cleaner is dirty. Clean the air cleaner element. The engine oil level in the Add engine oil to the crankcase is low. crankcase.
- Page 39 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action The cutting height is uneven. The blades are not sharp. Sharpen the blades. The blades are bent. Install new blades. The mower is not level. Level the mower from side-to-side and front-to-rear. The underside of the mower Clean the underside of the is dirty.
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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.