With 52in turbo force side discharge mower (76 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toro 30069
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Form No. 3368-897 Rev B Commercial Walk-Behind Traction Unit 18HP Pistol-Grip Hydro Drive Model No. 30069—Serial No. 311000001 and Up To register your product or download an Operator's Manual or Parts Catalog at no charge, go to www.Toro.com. Original Instructions (EN)
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 and Figure 3 Figure 2 identify the location of the model and serial 1.
Contents Servicing the Spark Plugs........26 Fuel System Maintenance ........27 Servicing the Fuel Tank ........27 Introduction..............2 Servicing the Fuel Filter ........28 Safety ................4 Drive System Maintenance ........29 General Lawn Mower Safety ......... 4 Adjusting the Speed Control Linkage ....29 Sound Pressure for the 32 RD, 36 RD and 48 Adjusting the Neutral Control Linkages ....
To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions. • Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely. Toro designed and tested this mower for reasonably safe Preparation service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury.
– if lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check • To ensure the best performance and safety, immediately). purchase only genuine Toro replacement parts • Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and accessories. Do not use will fit parts and and , if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, accessories;...
Sound Pressure for the 32 RD, Vibration Level for the 48 RD 36 RD and 48 RD Hand-Arm The 32 RD has a sound pressure level at the operator’s Measured vibration level for right hand = 2.5 m/s ear of 85 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) Measured vibration level for left hand = 3.0 m/s of 1 dBA.
Slope Indicator G011841 Figure 4 This page may be copied for personal use. 1. The maximum slope you can safely operate the machine on is 20 degrees. Use the slope chart to determine the degree of slope of hills before operating. Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 20 degrees. Fold along the appropriate line to match the recommended slope.
Safety and Instructional Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Keep safety signs clear and visible, replace any decal that is damaged or lost. 40-13–010 1. Cutting hazard of hand 2.
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115-1039 115-4212 1. Parking 2. Parking brake—engaged 1. Hydraulic oil level 3. Warning—do not touch the brake—disengaged hot surface. 2. Read the Operator's Manual. 119-6672 1. Forward 10. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. 2. Neutral 11. Warning—do not operate this machine unless you are trained. 3.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Procedure Description Qty. – No parts required Check the fluids and tyre pressure. Operator's Manual Engine Operator's Manual Read the Operator's Manual and watch Parts Catalog the operator training material before Operator training material operating the machine.
This controls how fast the machine will travel. Attachments/Acessories Drive Levers A selection of Toro approved attachments and accessories are available for use with the machine to Release drive levers to engage forward traction operation enhance and expand its capabilities. Contact your...
Operation DANGER In certain conditions during fueling, static Adding Fuel electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for from gasoline can burn you and others and can automotive use (85 pump octane minimum).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most CAUTION effective when mixed with fresh gasoline. To Children or bystanders may be injured if they minimize the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel move or attempt to operate the machine while it system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Setting the Neutral Lock Note: Do not engage the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, 1. Squeeze the drive levers back until an increase in allow for a 15 second cool-down period between force is felt.
Operating the Mower Blade The Safety Interlock System Control Knob (PTO) CAUTION The blade control knob (PTO) is used in conjunction If safety interlock switches are disconnected or with the Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers to damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly engage and disengage the mower blades.
3. Without holding the Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers, pull the blade control knob (PTO) up. The engine should kill. 4. Push the blade control knob down to off. 5. With engine running, hold down the OPC levers. Pull the blade control knob (PTO) up. The drive belt should engage and the mower blades begin rotating.
Pushing the Machine by Hand To transport the machine: • Stop the engine, remove the key, set the brake, and The by-pass valves allow the machine to be pushed by close the fuel valve. hand without the engine running. • Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck Important: Always push the machine by hand.
Figure 16 1. Top axle bolt 2. Lower axle bolt 7. Raise or lower the mounting bracket, so that you can install the 2 axle adjustment bolts in the desired hole location (Figure 16). A tapered punch can be used to help align the holes. 8.
Adjusting the Handle Height The handle position can be adjusted to match the operator's height preference. 1. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and clevis pins from the drive levers and neutral locks (Figure 18). Figure 19 1. Control rod fitting 6.
Height of Cut Chart Number of spacers Number of 1/4 inch (6 mm) blade spacers below spindle below caster 1/2 inch 3/16 inch (13mm) (5mm) Axle Position 1 inch (26 1–1/4 inch 1–1/2 inch 1–3/4 inch 2 inch (51 (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 inch...
Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval • Change the engine oil. • Check the mower belt tension. After the first 8 hours •...
How to Grease 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval/Specification Service Interval: Every 25 hours Every 50 hours Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) Inspect the foam and paper elements and replace them if they are damaged or excessively dirty. Figure 21 Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few operating hours) if the operating conditions are 1.
After the first 8 hours 6. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube, but do not thread onto tube (Figure 23). Every 100 hours 7. Pull the dipstick out and look at the end. If the oil Every 200 hours—Change the oil level is low, slowly pour only enough oil into the filler filter.
10. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Engine Oil spark plugs and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and Level. adjust the air gap. Install a new spark plugs if necessary. 11. Slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full Type: Champion®...
Fuel System Maintenance Servicing the Fuel Tank DANGER In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can Figure 27 damage property. 1. Center electrode insulator 3. Air gap (not to scale) •...
Figure 28 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Fuel filter Figure 29 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter Servicing the Fuel Filter 2. Fuel line Replacing the Fuel Filter 5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. 6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close Service Interval: Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever to the filter.
Drive System 7. Check to make sure the safety switch is depressed and there is a 5/16 inch (8 mm) space between the Maintenance actuating tab and the switch. (Figure 31). 8. If needed, adjust switch location to create the Perform the following linkage adjustments when the 5/16 inch (8 mm) space (Figure 31).
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 14. After adjustments are made, tighten the nuts against the yokes. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 15. Repeat this procedure for the opposite side. 3.
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4. Disengage the parking brake. 12. After adjusting the left hydro control linkage, move the speed control lever forward and then back to the 5. Start the engine and move the throttle ahead to the neutral position. full throttle position. 13.
Adjusting the Right Side Linkage Note: The OPC levers must be held down whenever the speed control lever is out of the neutral position 1. Place the speed control lever in the neutral position. or the engine will kill. 2. Place the right drive lever in the full forward position. 2.
2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3. For a heavier drive setting, relocate the spring anchor links to either the medium or heavy duty positions (Figure 40). The spring anchor links are attached to the upper rear corner of the hydro drive shields on the left and right sides of the machine.
Brake Maintenance Cooling System Maintenance Servicing the Brake Cleaning the Air Intake Screen Before each use, check the parking brake for proper operation. Service Interval: Before each use or daily Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended.
Belt Maintenance 4. Rotate the lower brake link yoke clockwise into the yoke to tighten the parking brake; rotate the brake link yoke counterclockwise out of the yoke out to Checking the Belts loosen the parking brake (Figure 42). Note: There should be approximately 1/4 inch Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever clearance between the tyre and the flat bar when the comes first)
Adjusting the Mower Belt 6. If there is no adjustment left in the turnbuckle and the belt is still loose, the rear idler pulley needs to be Tension positioned to the middle or front hole (Figure 45). Use the hole that will give the correct adjustment. Adjusting the Tension 7.
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Adjusting the PTO Engagement Linkage The PTO engagement linkage adjustment is located beneath the front left hand corner of the engine deck. 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) lever and set the parking brakes. 2. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Hydraulic System Maintenance Servicing the Hydraulic System Checking the Hydraulic Fluid Service Interval: After the first 8 hours Every 25 hours Fluid Type: Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil or equivalent synthetic oil. Figure 49 Important: Use oil specified or equivalent. Other fluids could cause system damage.
8. Recheck the fluid level while the fluid is warm. If required, add fluid to the reservoir until it reaches the hot level of the baffle. Note: The fluid level should be to the top of the hot level of the baffle, when the fluid is warm (Figure 50). 9.
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through normal operation once the charge pump is wheels rotate slowly, the system may prime after primed. additional running. Recheck hydraulic fluid level. 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 9. Allow unit to run several minutes after the charge pumps are primed with drive system in the full speed 2.
Mower Deck Checking for Bent Blades 1. Rotate the blades until the ends face forward and Maintenance backward (Figure 54). Servicing the Cutting Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want to keep extra blades on hand.
Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. 1. Hold the blade bolt with a wrench. 2. Remove the nut, blade bolt, curved washer, blade, spacers, and thin washer from the spindle (Figure 56).
Storage 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key. 2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the external parts of the entire machine, especially the engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine's cylinder head fins and blower housing.
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11. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is available from your Authorized Service Dealer. 12. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or storage area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and keep it in a memorable place. Cover the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with gasoline. to keep running. 2. Fuel shut off valve is closed. 2. Open the fuel shut off valve. 3.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Mower deck belt is worn or loose. 1. Check the belt tension. 2. Mower deck belt is broken. 2. Install new deck belt. 3. Mower deck belt is off pulley. 3.
Countries Other than the United States or Canada Customers should contact their Toro Distributor (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. 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.