Toro ProLine 30180 User manual

Operator’s Manual

IMPORTANT: Read this manual carefully. It contains information about your

safety and the safety of others. Also become familiar with the controls and

their proper use before you operate the product.

FORM NO. 3317–980GB

ProLine Mid-Size

16 HP

Traction Unit

Model No. 30180 – 590001 thru 690001 & UP

The Toro Comany – 1995

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Toro product.

All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied

with your new product, so feel free to contact your

local Authorized Service Dealer for help with service,

genuine replacement parts, or other information you

may require.

Whenever you contact your Authorized Service

Dealer or the factory, always know the model and

serial numbers of your product. These numbers will

help the Service Dealer or Service Representative

provide exact information about your specific

product. You will find the model and serial number

plate located in a unique place on the product as

shown below.

12149

1. Modeland Serial Number Plate

For your convenience, write the product model and

serial numbers in the space below.

Model No:

Serial No.

Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate

and maintain your product correctly. Reading this

manual will help you and others avoid personal injury

and damage to the product. Although we design,

produce and market safe, state-of-the-art products,

you are responsible for using the product properly

and safely. You are also responsible for training

persons, who you allow to use the product, about safe

operation.

The warning system in this manual identifies

potential hazards and has special safety messages that

help you and others avoid personal injury, even death.

DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are signal

words used to identify the level of hazard. However,

regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.

DANGER signals an extreme hazard that will cause

serious injury or death if the recommended

precautions are not followed.

WARNING signals a hazard that may cause serious

injury or death if the recommended precautions are

not followed.

CAUTION signals a hazard that may cause minor or

moderate injury if the recommended precautions are

not followed.

Two other words are also used to highlight

information. “Important” calls attention to special

mechanical information and “Note” emphasizes

general information worthy of special attention.

The left and right side of the machine is determined

by sitting on the seat in the normal operator’s

position.

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

Contents

Page

Safety 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on (riding)

Rotary Lawnmower Machines 2. . . . . . . . .

Slope Chart 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Symbols Glossary 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Gasoline and Oil 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recommended Gasoline 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Stabilizer/Conditioner 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Filling the Fuel Tank 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Check Engine Oil Level 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Set-up 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Loose Parts 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mount Control Panel and Fuel Tank 13. . . . .

Install Shift Lever 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Upper Handle 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connect Throttle Cable 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connect Choke Cable 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connect Wire Harness 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Control Rods 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install the Battery 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Activate the Battery 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operation 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Think Safety First 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controls 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page

Parking Brake 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Starting and Stopping the Engine 22. . . . . . .

Operating Mower Blade Control (PTO) 23. .

The Safety Interlock System 23. . . . . . . . . . .

Driving Forward or Backward 24. . . . . . . . . .

Stopping the Machine 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service Interval Chart 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Air Cleaner 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine Oil 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Spark Plug 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Greasing and Lubrication 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tire Pressure 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brake 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel Tank 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel Filter 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Drive Belt 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning the Cooling System 33. . . . . . . . . .

Replacing the Traction Belt 34. . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjusting the Electric Clutch 34. . . . . . . . . . .

Battery 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wiring Diagram 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning and Storage 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety

Safe Operation Practices for

Ride-on (riding) Rotary

Lawnmower Machines

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;

inadequate braking;

the type of machine is unsuitable for its

task;

lack of awareness of the effects of

ground conditions, especially slopes;

incorrect hitching and load distribution.

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.

•Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke

while refuelling.

•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.

Safety

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

Note: Slope angle is calculated as in

5.4.2.3.2.

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

slope. Travel on grass 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 travelling

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

equipment.

•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

roadways.

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

overspeed 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.

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;

•if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally

(check immediately).

14. Disengage drive to attachments when

transporting or not in use.

Safety

15. Stop the engine and disengage drive to

attachment

•before refuelling;

•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 run-out

and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off

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.

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

unattended, lower the cutting means unless a

positive mechanical lock is used.

Sound Pressure

This unit has an equivalent continous A-weighted

sound pressure at the operator ear of: 100 dB(A),

based on measurements of identical machines per

ANSI B71.5–1984 procedure.

Sound Power

This unit has a power level of: 100 dB(A)/1pW, based

on measurements of identical machines per Directive

84/538/EEC and amendments.

Vibration Level

This unit has a maximum hand-arm vibration level of

6.44 m/s2, based on measurements of identical

machines per ISO 5349 procedures.

Safety

Slope Chart

Read all safety instructions on pages 2–9.

Safety

Symbols Glossary

Safety alert triangle–

Read operator’s manual

Caustic liquids, chemical

burns to fingers or hand

First aid, flush with water

Fire, open light & smoking

prohibited

Eye protection must

be worn

Caution, toxic risk

Shut off engine & remove

key before preforming

Safety alert symbol

symbol within triangle

indicates a hazard

Consult technical manual

for proper service procedures

maintenance or repair work

Fire or open flame

Explosion

Do not dispose of lead

battery in garbage

Stay a safe distance

from the machine

Stay safe distance

from machine

Stay safe distance

from machine

Stay safe distance

from machine

Keep children away

from battery

Safety

Symbols Glossary

Cutting of foot

Severing of toes & fingers,

Thrown or flying objects,

Do not open or

remove safety shields

while engine is running

Blade retaining bolts must be

Torqued to 115–149 N.m

Cutting of fingers or hand

Severing of toes or foot,

mower blade

Machine being transported

rotary mower blade

whole body exposure

mower blade

Severing of fingers or hand,

Thrown or flying objects,

whole body exposure

Keep guards and safety

shields in place

Discharge door

lever operation

Blade engagement

control operation

Fuel shut off

control operation

Hot surface, burns to

fingers or hands

Blade cutting element-

height adjustment (mm)

Machine rollover,

To operate machine on a

riding mower

slope, use with 16kg weight

Stop engine before

leaving operator position

kit & operate with deck lowered

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