36" side discharge mower proline mid–size attachment (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro 30164
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Form No. 3327–417 Mid–Size Mower Proline Gear 10.5hp with 32 Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30164—Serial No. 220000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
Installing the Shift Lever ....Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates Mounting the Fuel Tank .
CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal safety instruction.” Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury or death. Safe Operating Practices The following instructions are from ANSI standard B71.4—1999. m–3775 Figure 1 Training 1. Location of the model and serial numbers Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material.
The following list contains safety information specific to Toro products and other safety information you must know. Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and repairs before resuming operations.
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Do not touch equipment or attachment parts which may Use only genuine Toro replacement parts to ensure that be hot from operation. Allow to cool before attempting original standards are maintained. to maintain, adjust or service.
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 43-8480 82-2290 66-1340 54-9220 67-5360 98-3296 63-8440 1. Hot surface 95-2814...
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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 98-3256 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2. Push forward to engage 3. Pull back to disengage 98-3266 98-0776 98-4387...
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.
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...
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.
3. Check the gap between upper control bar and fixed bar with wheel drive fully engaged. Gap should be approximately 1 to 1-1/4 in. (25–32 mm) (Fig. 7). Note: The upper control bar and fixed bar must be parallel in the engaged, relaxed and brake positions. 4.
6. Remove alignment pin and check control operation. Installing the Shift Lever 1. Remove the locknut (3/8 in.) and spring disk washer from the stud on top of the transmission. Note: Do not remove rubber seal washer and square hole washer from transmission shaft.
Note: Tighten left side of control panel until it is Caution completely tight and then unscrew locknut one full turn. This will allow the spring to work. This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and can cause hearing loss through extended periods of exposure.
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. Parking brake lock Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine 1. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on spark m–4194 plug(s) and fuel valve is open.
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 the machine.
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.
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...
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4. Insert bolt, add extra spacer(s), and secure with thin washer and nut (Fig. 21). 5. 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 Adjusting the Caster Position Figure 21 1.
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.
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 level Safety System—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean cooling system...
Caution Someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Servicing the Cutting Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp.
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2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. balancer (Fig. 29). If the blade stays in a horizontal Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may position, the blade is balanced and can be used.
Installing the Blades 1. Place the blade onto the bolt, over cone washer. Select proper number of spacer(s) for height-of-cut and slide bolt into spindle (Fig. 27). Important The curved part of the blade must be pointing upward toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting.
USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS SAE 30 5W–30 10W–30 Synthetic 5W–20, 5W–30 –20 M–4367 –30 –20 –10 Figure 32 1. Paper element 2. Rubber seal Checking the Engine Oil Level Installing the Foam and Paper Elements 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) and set the parking brake.
Changing the Engine Oil spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug(s) and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust 1. Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This warms the air gap. Install a new spark plug(s) if necessary. the oil so it drains better.
Cleaning the Cooling System Service Interval/Specification Before each use, check and clean engine cooling system. 0.030 in. Remove any build–up of grass, dirt or other debris from the (0.76 mm) cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake screen on flywheel end, and carburetor–governor levers and linkage.
Servicing the Brakes Service Interval/Specification Before each use, check brakes for proper operation. Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. Checking the Brakes m–3780 1.
m–3773 m–3778 Figure 41 Figure 42 1. Brake rod 2. Wing nut 1. Fuel shut-off valve 3. Clamp 2. Fuel filter Servicing the Fuel Tank Servicing the Fuel Filter Draining The Fuel Tank Service Interval/Specification Danger Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.
m–3793 m–3778 Figure 44 Figure 43 1. Hairpin cotter 3. Shield 1. Hose clamp 2. Filter 2. Brake rod 4. Drive belt Checking the Belts Replacing the Traction Belt Service Interval/Specification 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) and set the parking brake.
1/2 in. (13mm) m–4726 Figure 45 1. Idler in slot 3. 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) M–4750 2. Belt guide 4. Mower belt Figure 46 1. Belt (1/2in. [13mm] 2. Idler Pulley Deflection) Replacing the Mower Belt 8. Engage PTO lever and check the clearance between the 1.
Adjusting Mower Belt Tension Service Interval/Specification Check belt tension after the first 8 and 25 hours of operation. Check the belt tension every 50 hours. Important Belt must be tight enough to not slip during heavy loads while cutting grass. Over tensioning will reduce belt and spindle bearing life.
Replacing the Grass Deflector Warning An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade could occur. Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a cover plate, a mulch plate, or a grass chute and catcher.
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.
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.
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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.
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.