Toro 30172TE Operator's Manual

Mid–Size Mower

ProLine Gear 12.5 HP Traction Unit

30172TE—210000001 and Up

Form No. 3325-590

Operator ’s Manual

English (GB)

This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.

Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule est conforme à la norme NMB-002 du Canada.

Contents

Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Lawn Mower Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sound Pressure Level 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sound Power Level 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vibration Level 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Slope Chart 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety and Instruction Decals 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gasoline and Oil 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recommended Gasoline 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using Stabilizer/Conditioner 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Filling the Fuel Tank 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Check Engine Oil Level 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assembly 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loose Parts 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the Control Panel and Fuel Tank 12. . . . .

Install Upper Handle 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Control Rods 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Hairpin Cotter Pins 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Think Safety First 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controls 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Parking Brake 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting and Stopping the Engine 16. . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating Mower Blade Control (PTO) 17. . . . . . .

The Safety Interlock System 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Driving Forward or Backward 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lower Control Bar Operation 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stopping the Machine 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transporting Machines 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recommended Maintenance Schedule 20. . . . . . . .

Air Cleaner Service 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine Oil Service 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Spark Plug Service 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Greasing and Lubrication 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning the Cooling System 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking Tire Pressure 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuse Service 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brake Service 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Fuel Tank Service 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel Filter Service 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Drive Belt 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Electric Clutch 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wiring Diagram 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning and Storage 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product properly. The information in this manual can help you and others avoid injury and product damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe products, you are responsible for operating the product properly and safely.

Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.

Figure 1

1. Location o f the model and serial numbers

Write the product model and serial numbers in the space below:

Model No.

Serial No.

This manual identifies potential hazards and has special safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are signal words used to identify the level of hazard. However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.

Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

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 2000 by The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420-1196

Printed in the USA

Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.

This manual uses two other words to highlight information. Important calls attention to special mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.

Safety

Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions.

Toro designed and tested this lawn mower for to offer reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with

the following instructions may result in personal injury.

To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you and any other operator of the lawn mower read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol which means caution, warning,

or danger — “personal safety instruction.” Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury.

Gasoline

• WARNING–Gasoline is highly flammable. Take the

following precautions. – Store fuel in containers specifically designed for

this purpose.

– Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while

refueling.

– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove

the cap of the fuel tank or ad gasoline while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

– If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the

engine but move the lawn mower away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have dissipated.

– Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.

Preparation

• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and

long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to

be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects.

• Before using, always visually inspect to see that

guards, and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or grass catchers, are in place and working correctly.

General Lawn Mower Safety

The following instructions have been adapted from the ISO standard 5395.

This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Training

• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the

controls and the proper use of the equipment.

• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these

instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.

• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible

for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

• Understand explanations for all pictograms used on the

lawn mower or in the instructions.

• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the

blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.

Starting

• Disengage all blade and drive clutches and shift into

neutral before starting the engine.

• Do not tilt mower when starting the engine or

switching on the motor, unless the mower has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part, which is away from the operator.

• Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully

according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s) and not in front of the discharge chute.

Operation

• Never mow while people, especially children, or pets

are nearby.

• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden

hazards.

– if lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check

immediately).

• Never direct discharge of material towards bystanders.

• Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where

feasible.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine

is running.

• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling a

pedestrian controlled lawn mower towards you.

• Do not carry passengers.

• Walk, never run.

Slopes:

– Do not mow excessively steep slopes. – Exercise extreme caution when on slopes. – Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down

and exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

– Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

Use low throttle settings when engaging the traction–clutch, especially in high gears. Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent overturning or loss of control.

Stop the blades if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed.

Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

Stop the engine

– whenever you leave the lawn mower. – before refueling. – before removing the grass catcher. – before making height adjustment unless adjustment

can be made from the operator’s position.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark–plug lead or turn off and remove key

– before clearing blockages or unclogging chute. – before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn

mower.

– after striking a foreign object, inspect the lawn

mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower.

Use care when using sulkies, and

– use only approved drawbar hitch points. – limit loads to those you can safely control.

– do not turn sharply; use care when reversing. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways. Before leaving the operator’s position

• disengage the power take–off and lower the

attachments.

• change into neutral and set the parking brake.

• stop the engine and remove the key.

Maintenance and storage

• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

• Do not use pressure clean equipment on machine.

• Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank

and inside a building where fumes can reach an open

flame or spark.

• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,

battery compartment and gasoline storage are free of

grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

• Check the grass catcher frequently and replace if worn

or deteriorated.

• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

• Replace faulty silencers.

• If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this out–doors.

• Do not change the engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at

excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal

injury.

• On multibladed or multicylinder lawn mowers, take

care as rotating one blade or cylinder may cause others

to rotate.

• When lawn mower is to be parked, stored or left

unattended lower the cutting means unless a positive

mechanical lock is provided.

• Be careful during adjustment of the lawn mower to

prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving

blades and fixed parts of the lawn mower.

• To ensure the best performance and safety,

purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts and accessories. Do not use “will fit” parts and

accessories; they may cause a safety hazard.

Sound Pressure Level

Check with manufacturer of deck.

Sound Power Level

Check with manufacturer of deck.

Vibration Level

Check with manufacturer of deck.

Slope Chart

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.

Part No. 93-8069

1. Hot surface hazard—stay away.

Part No. 93–7299

1. Back to reverse machine traction

Part No. 98–3264

1. Read the operator’s manual for proper transmission shifting

Part No. 93–9353

1. Disengage and shut fuel valve off before transporting

Part No. 93–7298

1. Forward to engage machine traction

2. Back to engage brake

Part No. 98–4387

1. Caution—wear hearing protection.

Part No. 93–7442

1. Parking brake

1. Cutting/dismemberment hazard of hands or feet—stay away from rotating blades and moving parts.

1. Choke

2. Fast

Part No. 105–0885

2. Stop engine before leaving the machine.

3. Danger—read the operator’s manual.

Part No. 104–8181

3. Variable speed

4. Slow

4. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders away.

5. Engine stop

6. Engine start

5. Thrown object hazard—keep the deflector in place.

7. Engage the control bar first and then engage PTO.

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