Toro 30385 Operator's Manual

FORM NO. 3319-384GB Rev A

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MODEL NO. 30385—70001 & OVER

OPERATOR'S

84” REAR DISCHANGE DECK

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MANUAL

©The T oro Company—1997

Table of Contents

SPECIFICATIONS 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

Symbol Glossary 6

BEFORE OPERATING 9

Check Lubricant in Gear Box 9
Adjusting Height-of-Cut 9
Adjusting Skids 9
Adjusting Rollers 10
Adjusting Deck Pitch 10

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11

Operating Tips 11

Specifications

T ype: 84" (213 cm) width of cut, 5 blades, 3-blade cen­ter section, and 2 one-blade wings. Toro Recycler tech­nology.

Mowing Rate: Mows up to 4.4 acres/hr at 8.8 kmh.

T rimming Ability: Deck is centered on tractor with

12.7 cm of over hang on each side. Uncut circle is 61
cm on both left and right with no brakes.

Height Of Cut: 2.5–12.7 cm adjustable in 1.7 cm incre­ments. Front adjustment is with snapper pin and grooves
in castor shaft. Rear adjustment is with hanger brackets
and pin.

MAINTENANCE 12

Lubrication 12
Disconnecting Cutting Unit from Traction Unit 13
Connecting Cutting Unit to Traction Unit 13
Changing Gear Box Lubricant 14
Replacing Drive Belt 15
Servicing Front Bushings in Castor Forks 16
Servicing Castor Wheels and Bearings 18
Removing Cutter Blades 17
Inspecting and Sharpening Blades 17
Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch 18

IDENTIFICA TION AND ORDERING 18

3.2 cm diameter spindle shafts, turn on two greaseable
tapered roller bearings (greaseable from top of deck). A
positive splined connection attaches pulleys to spindle
shafts for high-torque capacity.

Blades: Five 48-cm long, 6.3-mm thick, heat-treated
steel.

Suspension & Castor Wheels: Two front castors, con­sisting of 25.4 cm pneumatic wheel and tire assembly
with sealed ball bearings. Rear of deck is suspended from
lift arms with adjustable deck rake. Hydraulic counter
balance and lift system designed integral with deck for
maximum flotation.

Construction: 12-gauge steel, 10.8 cm deep, welded
construction and reinforced with 10-gauge steel chan­nels. Bolt-in 12-gauge steel recycling chambers.

Cutter Drive: Isolation mount PTO driven gearbox
with 1:1.35 spiral bevel gears. One "BB" section belt on
center section. One "B" section belt on each wing. Fixed
idler on main deck with spring adjustment. Self-tension­ing idler pulleys on each wing.

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Deck Covers: High-impact plastic covers.

Quick Attach System: Tapered joint with over center

adjustable tensioning latch.

Weight: 243 kg.

Specifications and design subject to change without
notice.

SAFETY

Training

1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with

the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with

these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local reg­ulations may restrict the age of the operator.

3. Never mow while people, especially children, or

pets are nearby.

4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsi-

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

5. Do not carry passengers.

6. All drivers should seek and obtain professional and

practical instruction. Such instruction should
emphasize:

• the need for care and concentration when work­ing with rideon machines;

• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refueling.

• Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol
while the engine is running or when the engine
is hot.

• If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source of
ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated.

• Replace all fuel tanks and container caps
securely.

4. Replace faulty silencers.

5. 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.

6. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating

one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

• control of a ride on machine sliding on a slope
will not be regained by the application of the
brake. The main reasons for loss of control are:

– insufficient wheel grip;
– being driven too fast;
– inadequate braking;
– the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;
– lack of awareness of the effects of ground

conditions, especially slopes;

Preparation

1. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear

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

2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is

to be used and remove all objects which may be
thrown by the machine.

3. WARNING—Petrol is highly flammable.

• Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.

Operation

1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space

where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can col­lect.

2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

3. Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all

blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral.

4. Do not use on slopes of more than:

• Never mow side hills over 5°

• Never mow uphill over 10°

• Never mow downhill over 15°

5. Remember there is no such thing as a “safe” slope.

Travel on grass9 slopes requires particular care. To
guard against overturning:

• do not stop or start suddenly when going up or
downhill;

• engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in
gear, especially when travailing downhill;

• machine speeds should be kept low on slopes

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and during tight turns;

• stay alert for bumps and hollows and other hidden
hazards;

• never mow across the face of the slope, unless the
lawnmower is designed for this purpose.

6. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equip-

ment.

• if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).

14. Disengage drive to attachments when transporting

or not in use.

15. Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment

• before refueling;

• Use only approved drawbar hitch points.

• Limit loads to those you can safely control.

• Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.

• Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when sug­gested in the instruction handbook .

7. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near road-

ways.

8. Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces

other than grass.

9. When using any attachments, never direct discharge

of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near
the machine while in operation .

10. Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards,

shields or without safety protective devices in place.

11. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-

speed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive
speeds may increase the hazard of personal injury.

• before removing the grass catcher;

• before making height adjustment unless adjust­ment can be made from the operator's position.

16. Reduce the throttle setting during engine runout

and, if the engine is provided with a shutoff valve,
turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.

Maintenance and Storage

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

equipment is in safe working condition.

2. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank

inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.

3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

4. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,

battery compartment and petrol storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

12. 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.

13. Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine, and

disconnect the spark plug wire(s)or remove the igni­tion key

• before cleaning blockages or unclogging chute;

• before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;

• after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn­mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the equipment;

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5. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or

deterioration.

6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be

done outdoors

8. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating

one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

9. When machine is to be parked, stored or left unat-

tended, lower the cutting means unless a

Sound & Vibration Levels

Sound Levels

This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted sound
pressure at the operator ear of: 88 dB(A), based on measure­ments of identical machines per 84/538/EEC.

This unit has a sound power level of 104 dB(A)/1pW, based
on measurements of identical machines per procedures out­lined in Directive 79/113/EEC and amendments.

Vibration Levels

This unit has a vibration level of 2.5 m/s2at the posterior,
based on measurements of identical machines per ISO 2631
procedures.

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This unit does not exceed a vibration level of 0.5 m/s
posterior based on measurements of identical machines per
ISO 2631 procedures.

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Symbol Glossary

Caustic liquids,
chemical burns to
fingers or hand

Crushing of
whole body,
applied from
above

Severing of
fingers or hand,
mower blade

Poisonous
fumes or toxic
gases, asphyxiation

Crushing of
torso, force
applied from side

Severing of
toes or foot,
mower blade

Electrical shock,
electrocution

Crushing of fingers
or hand/, force
applied from side

Severing of
toes or fingers,
rotary mower
blade

High pressure
fluid, injection
into body

force applied
from side

Cutting or
entanglement of
foot, rotating auger

High pressure
spray, erosion of
flesh

Crushing of
whole body

Severing of
foot, rotating
knives

Crushing of
head, torso and
arms

Severing of
fingers or hand,
impeller blade

High pressure
spray, erosion of
flesh

Crushing of
fingers
force
above

Dismember­ment, front engine
mower in forward
motion

or hand,

applied from

Cutting of
fingers or hand

Crushing of
toes or foot, force
applied from above

Cutting of footCrushing of leg,

Dismember­ment, front engine
mower in rearward
motion

Severing of
fingers or hand,
engine fan

Runover/back­over, vehicle

Stay a safe
distance from
the machine

Whole body entanglement,
implement input drive line

Machine
tipping, riding
mower

Stay clear of
articulation area
while engine is
running

Fingers or
hand entangle­ment, chain
drive

Machine rollover,
ROPS (rear
engine mower)

Do not open
or remove safety
shields while
engine is
running

Stored energy
hazard, kickback
or upward motion

Do not step on
loading platform
if PTO is connect­ed to tractor &
engine is running

Hand & arm
entanglement,
belt drive

Hot surfaces,
burns to fingers
or hands

Do not step Wait until all

Thrown or flying
objects, whole
body exposure

Explosion Fire or open

machine comp­onents have
completely
stopped before
touching them

Thrown or
flying objects,
face exposure

flame

Shut off engine
& remove key
before perform­ing maintenance
or repair work

Thrown or flying
objects, rotary
mover

Secure lifting
cylinder with locking
device before getting
in hazardous area

Riding on this
machine is allowed
only on a passen­ger seat & only if the
driver’s view is not
hindered

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