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Toro 30316 Operator's Manual

Toro 30316 Operator's Manual

Mid-size proline t-bar gear 13hp with 32in side discharge mower
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Form No. 3354-436 Rev A
Mid-Size Proline T-bar Gear
13hp with 32in Side Discharge
Mower
Model No. 30316—Serial No. 260000001 and Up
Register your product at www.Toro.com
Original Instructions (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3354-436 Rev A Mid-Size Proline T-bar Gear 13hp with 32in Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30316—Serial No. 260000001 and Up Register your product at www.Toro.com Original Instructions (EN)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, general information worthy of special attention. or additional information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have Contents the model and serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 identifies the location of the model and serial numbers on the product.
  • Page 3 1 Installing the Handle Replacing the Caster Wheel Fork Assembly ......10 Bushings ......33 2 Installing the Fuel Tank and Shift Servicing the Caster Wheel and Lever Plate ......11 Bearings ......34 3 Checking and Adjusting the Shift Adjusting the Electric Clutch .....

  • Page 4: Safety

    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 –...

  • Page 5: Toro Mower Safety

    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.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...

  • Page 8: Safety And Instructional Decals

    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. 67-5360 54-0910 68-8340 REVERSE TRACTION DRIVE 82-2280 82-2280 54-9220 82-2290 66-1340 93-1159...
  • Page 9 98-3256 95-2814 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 98-0776 105-0884 106-0699 106-5499...

  • Page 10: Setup

    Setup Loose Parts Use the chart below to verify that all parts have been shipped. Step Description Qty. Handle assembly Flanged bolt, (3/8 x 1 inch) Install the handle assembly. Flange nut, (3/8 inch) Fuel tank with studs installed Shift lever plate Bolt, (5/16 x 7/8 inch) Lock nut, (5/16 inch) Install the fuel tank and shift lever...

  • Page 11: Installing The Fuel Tank And Shift

    Figure 4 1. Rear frame 3. Gas tank 2. Shift lever plate Note: Remove the plastic cap from the fuel Figure 3 fitting before installing the fuel line. 1. Upper handle 5. Upper mounting hole 2. Rear frame 6. Lower mounting holes 3.

  • Page 12: Checking And Adjusting The Shift

    Figure 7 Figure 6 1. Shift lever 4. Square hole washer 2. Shift lever plate 5. Spring washer 6. Stud 1. Bolt, (5/16 x 7/8 inches) 3. Rubber seal washer 6. Locknut, (3/8 inch) 2. Lock washers, (5/16 inch) 7. Spring 3.

  • Page 13: Installing The Control Rods

    Step Installing the Control Rods Parts needed for this step: Control rods Cotter pin Clevis Pin Figure 10 Washer 1. Control rod and tting 5. Washer Hairpin cotter pin 2. 3-1/2 inch (89 mm) 6. Hairpin cotter pin 3. Idler bracket 7.

  • Page 14: Reading The Manual And Viewing

    Safety Video Registration Card Procedure • Read the Operator’s Manual. • 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.

  • Page 15: Product Overview

    Product Overview Figure 12 1. Side discharge chute 4. Gas tank 2. Mower deck 5. Controls 3. Engine 6. Front caster wheel Figure 13 1. Blade control switch (PTO) 7. Lower control bar Controls 2. Parking brake 8. Ignition switch lever-released position 3.
  • Page 16 Important: Do not shift while unit is moving, as transmission damage may occur. Upper Control Bar Shift to the desired gear and push forward on the upper control bar to engage forward traction operation and pull back to brake forward movement.

  • Page 17: Operation

    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.

  • Page 18: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    • 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.

  • Page 19: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Releasing the Parking Brake 1. Pull rearward on the upper control bar. Lower the parking brake lock to the released position. 2. Gradually release the upper control bar (Figure 15). Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting the Engine 1. Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on spark plug(s) and fuel valve is open.

  • Page 20: Operating The Blade Control

    Figure 16 1. Throttle lever 2. Ignition key 4. Set the parking brake and remove key. Figure 17 5. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility 1. Upper control bar 3. Blade control switch (PTO) 2. Blade control bail of accidental starting before storing machine.

  • Page 21: Driving Forward Or Backward

    Testing the Safety Interlock System Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time. Note: If the safety system does not operate as described below, have an Authorized Service Dealer repair the safety system immediately. 1. Set the parking brake and start the engine; refer to Starting and Stopping the Engine in Operation, page 17.

  • Page 22: Stopping The Machine

    Note: Lifting up on the lower handle will 4. Lift the front of the machine by pushing down on the lower handle (Figure 19). assist driving the machine up a curb and not spin the drive wheels. 5. Drive the machine until drive wheels contact the curb (Figure 19).

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Height-Of-Cut

    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.

  • Page 24: Using The Side Discharge

    2. Loosen the upper flange bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and flange nut securing handle to rear frame (Figure 22). 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.
  • Page 25 If a blade is Mow at Correct Intervals damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Toro replacement blade. Normally, mow every four days. But remember, grass grows at different rates at different times.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    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 • Check the safety interlock system. • Grease the caster wheels and caster pivot. • Grease the spindle bearing. •...

  • Page 27: Lubricating The Caster And Wheel

    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.
  • Page 28 Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently Note: Excess oil in the foam element restricts (every few operating hours) if the operating the air flow through the element and may reach conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. the paper filter and clog it. Important: Replace the foam element Removing the Foam and Paper if it is torn or worn.

  • Page 29: Servicing The Engine Oil

    2. Place the air cleaner assembly onto the air cleaner base (Figure 26). 3. Install the air cleaner cover and secure with cover nuts (Figure 26). Servicing the Engine Oil Change the engine oil after every 100 operating hours. Note: Change the oil more frequently when the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.

  • Page 30: Servicing The Spark Plug

    Figure 31 1. Oil drain valve Figure 32 8. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the 1. Oil lter 3. Adapter 2. Gasket specified oil into the filler cap (Figure 30). 9. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the 4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter Engine Oil Level in theEngine Maintenance, adapter.

  • Page 31: Fuel System Maintenance

    Installing the Spark Plug(s) 1. Install the spark plug(s) and metal washer. Make sure the air gap is set correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 20 ft-lb (27 N·m). 3. Push the wire(s) onto the spark plug(s) (Figure 33). Fuel System Maintenance Servicing the Fuel Tank...

  • Page 32: Electrical System Maintenance

    Figure 35 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Clamp Figure 36 1. Hose clamp 3. Filter Replacing the Fuel Filter 2. Fuel line Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating 4. Remove the filter from the fuel lines. hours or yearly, whichever occurs first. 5.

  • Page 33: Drive System Maintenance

    Replacing the Caster Wheel Fork Bushings The caster wheel forks are mounted in bushings pressed into the top and bottom of the carrier frame mounting tubes. To check the bushings, move the caster forks back and forth and side-to-side. If a caster fork is loose, the bushings are worn and must be replaced.

  • Page 34: Bushings

    Figure 41 1. Wheel Bolt 5. Spanner Bushing Figure 40 2. Caster fork 6. Wheel spacer 3. Locknut 7. Roller Bearing 1. Mounting Tube 2. Bushing 4. Bushing 8. Grease tting 6. Clean the inside of the mounting tube. 2. Remove one bushing, then pull the spanner bushing and roller bearing out of the wheel 7.

  • Page 35: Cooling System Maintenance

    brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required. Checking the Brakes 1. Park the machine on a level surface, 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.

  • Page 36: Belt Maintenance

    1. Remove the top capscrew securing idler support and idler bracket to rear frame (Figure 44). Figure 44 1. Top capscrew 4. Bottom capscrew 2. Idler bracket 5. Traction drive belt Figure 43 3. Idler support 1. Hairpin cotter and washer 5.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Mower Belt

    Figure 45 Figure 46 1. Traction belt 3. Clutch retainer 1. Mower cover 4. Drive Belt 2. Idler pulley 4. Adjusting nut 2. Belt guide 5. Traction unit pulley 3. Flange head bolt 6. Spindle pulley 8. Loosen the idler mounting bolt enough 4.

  • Page 38: Mower Deck Maintenance

    cm) measured between the washer and the bushing, then back the front jam nuts off one turn (Figure 47). Important: Do not overtighten the jam nuts after the springs are fully compressed, as this can damage the drive belt. 9. Tighten the rear jam nuts (Figure 47). 10.

  • Page 39: Correcting The Mower Quality Of

    Toro replacement blades. A replacement blade made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards. 1. Hold the blade end using a rag or Figure 52 thickly-padded glove.
  • Page 40 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. mounting tube to the top to lower the front of the mower (Figure 54). 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for 5. Check the side-to-side setting of the mower all moving parts to stop before leaving the deck.

  • Page 41: Removing The Discharge

    3. The difference between measurements A and B should be no more than 1/4 inch (6 mm). 4. To change the side-to-side leveling, move the thrust washers on one castor wheel fork only. Move the thrust washer(s) from the top of the carrier frame mounting tube to the bottom to raise the corresponding side of the mower.
  • Page 42 The grass deflector must be spring-loaded in the down position. Lift the deflector up to test that it snaps to the full down position. Figure 57 1. Spring 4. Front deector pivot post 2. Deector assembly 5. Locknut 3. Rear deector pivot post...

  • Page 43: Storage

    Storage Engine Maintenance, page 27. 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.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 45 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.
  • Page 46 Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Blade does not rotate. 1. Mower belt is worn, 1. Check the belt tension. loose or broken. 2. Mower belt is off pulley. 2. Install mower belt and check adjusting shafts and belt guides for correct position.

  • Page 47: Schematics

    Schematics Electrical Schematic (Rev. -)
  • Page 51 The use of any add-on or modied 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 modied part.
  • Page 52 (Dealer) to obtain guarantee policies for your country, province, or state. If for any reason you are dissatised with your Distributor’s service or have difculty obtaining guarantee information, contact the Toro importer. If all other remedies fail, you may contact us at Toro Warranty Company.

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