Toro 30555, 30555TE Operator's Manual

FORM NO. 3318-448 GB Rev A

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MODEL NO. 30555—60001 & UP
MODEL NO. 30555TE—60001 & UP

OPERATOR’S

MANUAL

52” SIDE DISCHARGE CUTTING DECK

© The TORO Company 1995

FOREWORD

FOREWORD

The 62” cutting deck has advanced concepts in engineering, design and safety; and if maintained prop­erly, will give excellent service.

Certain information in this manual is emphasized. DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION identify per­sonal safety related information. IMPORTANT identifies mechanical information demanding special
attention. Be sure to read this directive because it deals with the possibility of damaging a part or parts
of the machine. NOTE identifies general information worthy of special attention.

Table of Contents

Page
PECIFICATIONS 6
BEFORE OPERATING 11
Adjusting Height-of-Cut 11
Adjusting The rollers 11
Adjust Skid 11
Check Lubricant In The gear Box 11
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12
Grass Deflector 12
Tension Spring Adjustment 12
LUBRICATION 13
Grease Bearings And Bushings 13
MAINTENANCE 14-21
Trouble Shooting 14
Separating Cutting Unit From The traction Unit 15
PTO Shaft Removal 15
Servicing Bushings in The castor Arms 15
Servicing The castor Wheel and Bearing 16
Checking for Bent Blade 16
Replacing Cutter Blade 17
Checking Sail and Sharpening Cutter Blade 17
Correcting Cutting Unit Mismatch 18
Replacing Grass Deflector 19
Adjusting Cover Latches 19
Adjusting Idler Pulley 19
Replacing Drive Belt 19
IDENTIFICATION AND ORDERING 22
MAINTENANCE CHART 22-23

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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 responsible

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 ride-on machines;

• 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;

3. WARNING—Petrol is highly flammable.

• 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 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 are
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.

Operation

– 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.

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.

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

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

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;

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

• machine speeds should be kept low on slopes 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.

• 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.

• 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;

• 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;

• 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.

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.

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.

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 enclo-

sure.

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

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

5. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or dete-

rioration.

6. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

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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 positive
mechanical lock is used.

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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

Machine rollover,
ROPS (rear
engine mower)

Do not open
or remove safety
shields while
engine is
running

Fingers or
hand entangle­ment, chain
drive

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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Consult technical
manual for proper
service
procedures

Fasten seat
belts

Safety alert
triangle

Outline safety
alert symbol

Read operator’s
manual

Fire, open light
and smoking
prohibited

Eye protection
must be worn

Head protection
must be worn

Brake system

Filter Temperature Failure/

Plus/increase/
positive polarity

Hearing
protection must
be worn

Oil Coolant (water) Intake air Exhaust gas Pressure Level indicator Liquid level

Minus/decrease/
negative polarity

Caution, toxic
risk

Malfunction

Horn

Flush with water Engine Transmission Hydraulic systemFirst aid

Start switch/
mechanism

Battery charging
condition

Hourmeter/
elapsed operating
hours

On/start Off/stop Engage

Fast Slow Continuous

Disengage

variable, linear

Volume empty Volume full Machine travel

Oil lubrication
point

Engine lubricating
oil temperature

Lift point Jack or

Engine coolant

direction,
forward/
rearward

support point

Engine coolant
pressure

Control lever
operating
direction, dual
direction

Draining/
emptying

Engine coolant
filter

Control lever
operating
direction, multiple
direction

Engine lubricat­ing oil

Engine coolant
temperature

Clockwise
rotation

Engine
lubricating
oil pressure

Engine intake/
combustion air

Counter-clock­wise rotation

Engine lubricating
oil level

Engine intake/com­bustion air pressure

Grease
lubrication
point

Engine lubricating
oil filter

Engine intake/air
filter

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Engine start Engine stop Engine failure/

Transmission
oil pressure

Transmission
oil temperature

malfunction

Transmission
failure/malfunction

RP 231

Reverse

Park First gear

n/min

Engine rotational
speed/frequency

Choke Primer (start aid) Electrical preheat

(low temperature
start aid)

Transmission
oil

NHLF

Clutch Neutral High Low Forward

Second gear

Third gear (other #'s
may be used until the
maximum # of forward
gears is reached.)

Hydraulic oil

Hydraulic oil
pressure

Hydraulic oil
level

Hydraulic oil
filter

Power Take-Off,
rotational speed

Cutting unit,
transport
position

Hydraulic oil
temperature

Blade cutting
element

Cutting unit,
raise to transport
position

Hydraulic oil
failure/malfunction

Blade cutting
element, height
adjustment

Parking brake Fuel

Lock Unlock Differential lock 4-Wheel drive Power Take-OffDiesel fuel Unleaded fuel Headlights

Cutting unit Cutting unit,

Cutting unit,
lower to transport
position

Attachment
lower

raise

Attachment
raise

Fuel level

Cutting unit,
lower

Spacing distance Snow thrower,

Fuel filter Fuel system

Cutting unit,
hold

collector auger

failure/malfunction

Cutting unit,
float

Traction

Above working
temperature
range

Drilling Manual metal

arc welding

Manual Water pump Keep dry Weight Do not dispose

in the garbage

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