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Form No. 3354-447 Rev A Mid-Size Pistol Grip, Hydro, 15hp with 36in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30433—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, Safety ..............4 or additional information, contact an Authorized Safe Operating Practices ...... 4 Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have Toro Mower Safety ......5 the model and serial numbers of your product Slope Chart ......... 7 ready.
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4 Installing the Control Rods....14 Servicing the Fuel Filter ..... 36 5 Install the Speed Control Electrical System Maintenance....36 Rod ........15 Servicing the Fuses ......36 6 Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins Drive System Maintenance......37 and Spacers ....... 15 Adjusting the Speed Control 7 Checking the Hydraulic Fluid and Linkage ......
Safety • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Note: The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers that do not meet American – Use only an approved container National Standards Institute certification will cause –...
Stop blades The following list contains safety information if not mowing. specific to Toro products and other safety information you must know. • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone.
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turn over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. • Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. • Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Safety and Instructional 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. 68-8340 1-523552 93-1122 43-8480 95-2814 66-1340 98-0776 67-5360...
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105-4146 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 106-0699 104-2838 Manufacturer’s Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identied as a part from the original machine manufacturer. 104-8185 105-4109 106-5512 105-4110...
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106-5532 106-0635 106-5501 2. Fast 1. Choke 3. Continuous variable setting 4. Slow 106-5515 1. Keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 7. Engine—run 2. Do not allow bystanders to be hit by thrown objects. 8. Hour meter 3. Do not operate the mower with the deector up or removed. 9.
Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step Description Qty. Remove the shipping bracket and – No parts required shipping washers. Handle assembly Flanged bolt (3/8 x 1 inch) Install the handle assembly. Flanged bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) Flange nut (3/8 inch) Fuel tank with studs installed...
Step Removing the Shipping Bracket and Shipping Washers No Parts Required Figure 3 Procedure 1. Center Gage Wheels and 4. Washer Spacer 1. Remove the center gage wheel nut, 2 large 2. Nut 5. Spacer washers, angle bracket and 1 small washer 3.
Step Install the Speed Control Parts needed for this step: Washer Cotter pin Procedure Install the swivel into the speed control crank and secure it with a washer and cotter pin (Figure 11 ). Note: If necessary, move the speed control lever until the swivel will go into the speed control Figure 9 crank.
Step Installing the Hairpin Cotter Pins and Spacers Parts needed for this step: Hairpin cotter pin Figure 13 Spacers 1. Hairpin cotter 3. Height-of-cut post (front shown) Procedure 2. Unused spacers Store unused height-of-cut spacers on posts and retain them by a hairpin cotter. Step Note: Make sure there is at least one spacer used on each height-of-cut post.
Step • View the safety video. • Fill out the registration card and mail it in or register online at www.Toro.com. • Use the oil drain hose when changing the engine oil. Setting Up the Hydro Linkage No Parts Required...
Ignition Switch This switch is used in conjunction with recoil starter and has two positions: Run and Off. Recoil Starter Pull the recoil starter handle to start the engine. Speed Control Lever This machine has a variable speed control with a neutral position.
Operation Adding Fuel In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for or explosion from gasoline can burn you and automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). others and can damage property.
• Cleans the engine while it runs • Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel This machine produces sound levels in system, which causes hard starting excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear and Important: Do not use fuel additives can cause hearing loss through extended containing methanol or ethanol.
Note: Do not engage the starter for more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow for a 15 second cool-down period between attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor. 8.
Figure 19 1. Handle 4. Drive lever 2. Neutral lock 5. Full speed forward 3. Neutral position 6. Reverse position Releasing the Neutral Lock 1. Squeeze the drive levers back until an increase Figure 18 in force is felt. 1. Throttle lever 2.
Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO) Understanding the Safety Interlock System 1. To engage blades, squeeze the Operator Presence Control (OPC) levers against handle The safety interlock system is designed to prevent grips (Figure 21). the mower from starting unless: • The blade control switch (PTO) is off. 2.
6. With the engine running, set the parking brake and hold down the OPC levers. Move the speed control lever forward. The engine should kill. 7. If all the above conditions are not met have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine while it is unattended. Always remove the ignition key and set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes. Pushing the Machine by Hand The by-pass valves allow the machine to be pushed...
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place, you and others are exposed to blade contact and thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or death. • Never remove the grass deflector from the mower because the grass deflector routes material down toward the turf.
Figure 25 1. Center Gage Wheels and 4. Washer Spacer 2. Nut 5. Spacer 3. Bolt Adjusting the Handle Height The handle position can be adjusted to match the operator’s height preference. Figure 27 1. Remove the hairpin cotter pins and clevis 1.
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Figure 28 1. Control rod tting 7. Lower position 2. Lower mounting holes 8. Upper mounting hole 3. Rear frame 9. Handle 4. Lower ange bolt (3/8 x 1 10. Flange nut (3/8 inch) inch) 5. Upper ange bolt (3/8 x 1-1/4 inches) 6.
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 After the rst 8 operating • Check the hydraulic uid level. hours • Check the safety system. •...
3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s). 4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings. 5.
Figure 32 Figure 33 1. Cover and nut 4. Washer and grommet 2. Wing nut 5. Paper element 3. Foam element 6. Air cleaner base Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Cleaning the Foam Element 1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and Foam element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 warm water.
Cleaning the Paper Element Note: Never try to brush dirt off the paper element; brushing forces the dirt into the fibers. 1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust and dirt (Figure 34). 2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage to the rubber seal.
6. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube, 10. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the but do not thread onto tube (Figure 37). Engine Oil Level in theEngine Maintenance, page 32. 7. Pull the dipstick out and look at the end. If the oil level is low, slowly pour only enough oil into 11.
spark plug. Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug(s) and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap. Install a new spark plug(s) if necessary. Type: Champion® RC12YC or Champion® Premium Gold 2071 (or equivalent) Air Gap: 0.040 in.
Draining the Fuel Tank 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, to assure 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for fuel tank drains completely. Then disengage all moving parts to stop before leaving the the power take off (PTO), set the parking operating position.
4. Check the orientation of the tabs on the ends of the speed control crank. These tabs should be pointing straight down at the 6 o’clock position approximately (Figure 46). 5. If adjustment is needed, loosen the nuts on both sides of the swivel on the speed control rod (Figure 46).
Figure 47 1. Actuating tab 3. Safety switch 2. 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3 to 6 mm) space Figure 48 1. Neutral control linkage 5. Slot in control arm bracket 12. To adjust the switch location, loosen the two Yoke 6.
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3. Raise the rear of the machine onto jack stands high enough to raise the drive wheels off of the ground. 4. Disengage the parking brake. 5. Start the engine and move the throttle ahead to the full throttle position. 6.
Figure 51 1. Speed control lever 3. spring 2. Rear pivot spring 15. Tighten the front nut on left hydro control linkage shown in Figure 50. Adjusting the Right Side Linkage Figure 52 1. With the machine on jack stands, place the 1.
Note: The OPC levers must be held down whenever the speed control lever is out of the neutral position or the engine will kill. 3. Adjust the left and right neutral stud until the clevis pin in the yoke touches the back end of the slot in the control arm (Figure 53).
3. Rotate the rod several turns if the tire is rotating fast. Then, adjust the rod in 1/2 turn increments. 4. Place the clevis pin into the drive lever (Figure 54). Figure 55 1. Handle 5. Neutral position 2. Neutral lock 6.
5. Grease the inside and outside of the new bushings. Use a hammer and flat plate to carefully drive the bushings into the mounting tube. 6. Inspect the caster wheel fork for wear and replace if necessary (Figure 58). 7. Slide the caster wheel fork through the bushings in the mounting tube.
brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. Checking the Parking Brake 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Hydraulic System 4. Remove the knobs/rubber washers holding the belt covers to the top of the cutting unit Maintenance and remove the belt covers. 5. Remove the heat shield from the engine deck Servicing the Hydraulic and carrier frame. System 6.
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Replacing the Hydraulic Filter 5. Remove cap from filler neck. Look inside to check if there is fluid in the reservoir. (Figure 65). 6. If there is no fluid, add fluid to the reservoir Hot hydraulic fluid can cause severe burns. until it reaches the cold level of the baffle.
8. Remove plastic bag from reservoir opening to the middle speed position and place one and allow filter to fill with hydraulic fluid. drive lever into the drive position. 9. When the hydraulic filter is full, turn the oil If the drive wheel does not rotate, it is possible filter clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts to assist the purging of the system by carefully the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an...
Mower Deck Maintenance 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. Figure 68 A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the 1.
To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Figure 72 Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades 1. Sharpen at original angle made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards.
Frame Set Up Checking the Carrier Frame and Deck Alignment Figure 73 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for 1. Blade 2. Balancer all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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3. Measure carrier frame height at location B (Figure 76). 4. The height at location A must be a 1/4-3/8 inch (6 mm -10 mm) lower than location B (Figure 76). 5. If the carrier frame is not correct, move caster spacers to make it a 1/4-3/8 inch (6 -10 mm) pitch (Figure 76).
Checking the Mower Deck Front-to-Rear Pitch 1. Check the tire pressure on both deck and traction unit. 2. Position one blade front-to-rear (Figure 78). Measure at C and D locations (Figure 78) from a level surface to the cutting edge of the blade tips (Figure 79).
Figure 83 Figure 81 Figure 84 Figure 82 4. The measurement should be 4 inch (101.6 3. The difference between measurements A and mm). B should be no more than 1/4 inch (6 mm). 5. If it does not measure correctly, add air pressure in the rear tires to raise the height-of-cut.
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(Figure 85). Remove damaged or worn grass deflector. Figure 85 1. Bolt 5. Spring installed 2. Spacer 6. Grass Deector 3. Locknut 7. L end of spring, place behind deck edge before installing bolt 4. Spring 8. J hook end of spring 2.
Storage Engine Maintenance, page 32. With the spark plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug Cleaning and Storage hole. Now use the starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install 1.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank with hard, or fails to keep gasoline. running. 2. Choke is not on. 2. Move the throttle lever to choke position. 3.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Machine does not drive. 1. Shift lever is in neutral. 1. Move shift lever to a drive gear position. 2. Traction belt is worn, 2. Change the belt. loose or broken. 3. Traction belt is off a 3.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blades do not rotate. 1. Drive belt is worn, loose 1. Check the belt tension. or broken. 2. Drive belt is off pulley. 2. Install drive belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position.
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The use of any add-on or modied parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this article. The Toro® Company will not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of an add-on or modied part.
(Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.