Toro 30195 Operator's Manual
Toro 30195 Operator's Manual

Toro 30195 Operator's Manual

Mid–size mower, proline gear 15hp with 48" side discharge mower

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Form No. 3329–399
Mid–Size Mower
Proline Gear 15hp with 48 Side Discharge
Mower
Model No. 30195—Serial No. 230000001 and Up
Operator's Manual
English (EN)

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  • Page 1 Form No. 3329–399 Mid–Size Mower Proline Gear 15hp with 48 Side Discharge Mower Model No. 30195—Serial No. 230000001 and Up Operator’s Manual English (EN)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Authorized Service Installing the Shift Lever Plate and Fuel Tank ..Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and 2002 by The Toro Company All Rights Reserved 8111 Lyndale Avenue South...
  • Page 3: Safety

    serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner the location of the model and serial numbers on the can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, product. comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal...
  • Page 4: Toro Mower Safety

    The following list contains safety information specific to Keep hands and feet away from the cutting unit. Toro products and other safety information you must know. Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and a clear path.
  • Page 5 Never tamper with safety devices. Check safety systems for proper operation before each use. Use only Toro-approved attachments. Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments. Use only genuine replacement parts to ensure that original standards are maintained.
  • Page 7: Slope Chart

    Slope Chart...
  • Page 9: Safety And Instruction Decals

    Safety and Instruction 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 1-403005 82-2280 54-9220 82-2290 66-1340 99-3943 1. Engine...
  • Page 10 95-2814 98-3266 98-4387 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 95-5537 1. Read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on operating the cutting blade 2. Push forward to engage 3. Pull back to disengage 98-5130 1. Warning—read the Operator’s Manual for instructions on torquing the blade bolt/nut to 75–80 ft.-lb.(102–106 N m). 98-0776 98-5954 98-3256...
  • Page 11 106-0699 99-3943 1. Engine 106-0681 105-0884...
  • Page 12: Gasoline And Oil

    Gasoline and Oil Warning Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Recommended Gasoline Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. may be used if unleaded regular is not available.
  • Page 13: Setup

    Fuel tank Bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 inch Lock washer, 5/16 inch Washer, 5/16 inch Installing the fuel tank Stud Spring Hose clamp Operator’s Manual Read before operating machine Engine Operator’s Manual Parts Catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro...
  • Page 14: Installing The Front Casters

    Installing the Front Casters 1. Align casters with holes on top and front of mower and insert 8 bolts (3/8 x 3/4 inch) through mower. Secure with 8 flange nuts (3/8 inch) below mower (Fig. 2). Note: Tighten lower bolts first to pull caster against front, then top bolts last.
  • Page 15: Installing The Traction Control Rods

    5. After adjusting control rods, check parking brake adjustment; refer to Servicing the Brake, page 32. m–3782 Figure 5 1. Terminal 3. Plastic plug 2. Clip 4. Switch m–6482 Figure 7 Installing the Traction Control 1. Control rod 4. Upper control bar Rods 2.
  • Page 16: Installing The Shift Lever Plate And Fuel Tank

    2. Remove hairpin cotters from bottom end of blade Note: Tighten left side of shift lever plate until it is control rod (PTO) (Fig. 9). completely tight and then unscrew locknut one full turn. This will allow the spring to work. 3.
  • Page 17: Operation

    4. Torque nut to 35 ft–lb (47 N m). Rear View m–3772 Figure 13 1. Shift lever 4. Square hole washer 2. Control panel 5. Spring washer m–5458 3. Rubber seal washer 6. Locknut 3/8 Figure 14 1. Shift lever, 2nd gear 3.
  • Page 18: Controls

    Figure 15 1. Caution 2. Wear hearing protection Controls Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 16) before you start the engine and operate the machine. m–6482 Figure 16 Throttle Control – The throttle control has two positions: Fast and Slow. 1.
  • Page 19: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Figure 17 1. Upper control bar 2. Parking brake lock m–6482 Figure 18 1. Blade control (PTO) 2. Throttle lever Starting and Stopping the Engine 3. Set the parking brake. Starting the Engine 4. Pull wire off spark plug(s) to prevent possibility of someone accidentally starting the machine while 1.
  • Page 20: The Safety Interlock System

    Testing the Safety Interlock System Test the safety interlock system before you use the machine each time. 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, disengage the PTO and place the throttle forward.
  • Page 21: Operating The Lower Control Bar

    Driving Backward 1. To go backward, move the shift lever to a reverse gear. 2. Release the parking brake; refer to Releasing the Parking Brake, page 18. 3. Slowly squeeze on the lower control bar and handle together to move rearward (Fig. 20). Operating the Lower Control This procedure is for driving up a curb.
  • Page 22: Adjusting Height-Of-Cut

    Danger 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 m–3779 material down toward the turf.
  • Page 23 m–3789 Figure 24 1. Axle pivot bolt 2. Axle adjustment bolt Adjusting the Caster Position 1. Using the height-of-cut chart, adjust the caster spacers to match with the axle hole selected (Fig. 25). 2. Remove clevis pin, slide caster from support and change spacers (Fig.
  • Page 24: Height-Of-Cut Chart

    Height-of-Cut Chart No. of Spacers Number of 1/4 inch Blade Spacers Below Spindle Below Caster 1/2 inc 3/16 in Axle (13mm) (5 mm) Position 1 inch 1–1/4 inch 1–1/2 inch 1–3/4 inch 2 inch (26 mm) (32 mm) (38 mm) (45 mm) (45 mm) 1–1/8 inch...
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures. Recommended Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval Engine Oil—check level Safety System—check Each Use Brake—check Engine—clean cooling system...
  • Page 26: Servicing The Cutting Blades

    Caution Someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug. Servicing the Cutting Blades To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp.
  • Page 27 2. Check the balance of the blade by putting it on a blade machine, use genuine TORO replacement blades. balancer (Fig. 31). If the blade stays in a horizontal Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may position, the blade is balanced and can be used.
  • Page 28: Servicing The Air Cleaner

    Installing the Blades 1. Place the blade onto the bolt, over cone washer. Select proper number of spacer(s) for height-of-cut and slide bolt into spindle (Fig. 29). Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Ô Important The curved part of the blade must be Ô...
  • Page 29: Servicing The Engine Oil

    Cleaning the Paper Element Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SE/CC, SE, SF, or 1. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove dust Crankcase Capacity: with filter, 57.5 oz. (1.6 l); without and dirt (Fig. 34). filter, 51 oz. (1.4 l) Viscosity: Refer to the table below USE THESE SAE VISCOSITY OILS m–4695...
  • Page 30: Servicing The Spark Plugs

    Note: Change the oil filter more frequently when the Important Do not overfill the crankcase with oil and operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. run the engine; engine damage can result. 1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the Oil, page 30.
  • Page 31: Checking The Tire Pressure

    Installing the Spark Plug 1. Install the spark plugs and the metal washer. Ensure that the air gap is set correctly. 2. Tighten the spark plugs to 11 ft-lb (15 N.m). 3. Connect the wires to the spark plugs (Fig. 38). Checking the Tire Pressure Service Interval/Specification Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as...
  • Page 32: Servicing The Brakes

    Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. How to Grease 1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) and set the parking brake. 2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s). m–4731 3.
  • Page 33: Servicing The Fuel Tank

    4. Check the brake operation again; refer to Checking the 4. Pull the fuel line off the fuel filter (Fig. 45). Open fuel Brake, page 32. shut-off valve and allow gasoline to drain into a gas can or drain pan. Important With the parking brake released, the rear Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter...
  • Page 34: Checking The Belts

    7. Open the fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank (Fig. 45). m–3793 Figure 47 m–6486 1. Hairpin cotter 3. Shield Figure 46 2. Brake rod 4. Drive belt 1. Hose clamp 2. Filter Replacing the Traction Belt Checking the Belts 1.
  • Page 35: Replacing The Mower Belt

    m–4726 m–4731 Figure 49 Figure 48 1. Idler pulley 3. Assist arm 1. Idler in slot 3. 1-3/8 inch (35 mm) 2. 1/2 inch (13 mm) 4. Front stop 2. Belt guide 4. Mower belt deflection here 8. Engage PTO lever and check the clearance between the Replacing the Mower Belt bellcrank and the transmission output shaft (Fig.
  • Page 36: Adjusting The Mower Belt Tension

    Adjusting the Mower Belt Adjusting the Blade Brake Tension 1. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to off, and remove the key. Service Interval/Specification 2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the Check belt tension after the first 8 and 25 hours of operating position and then chock or block tires.
  • Page 37: Replacing The Grass Deflector

    m–3776 m–3781 Figure 53 Figure 54 1. Scraper 3. Pulley 1. Deflector 4. Spring 2. Locknut 2. Bolt 5. Spacer 3. Deflector mount 6. Locknut Replacing the Grass Deflector Warning An uncovered discharge opening could allow the lawn mower to throw objects in the operator’s or bystander’s direction and result in serious injury.
  • Page 38: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram IGNITION SWITCH WIRE LIST DESIG. AWG COLOR ROUTE WHITE J2 J4 WHITE J2 J3 BLUE P1–1 J5 BLACK P1–2 J1 BLACK J1 P2–1 Cleaning and Storage A. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes). 1.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts hard, or Fuel tank is empty. Fill fuel tank with gasoline. f il fails to keep running. Choke is not on. Move choke lever to on. Air cleaner is dirty. Clean or replace air cleaner element.
  • Page 40 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Abnormal vibration. Cutting blade(s) is/are bent or Install new cutting blade(s). unbalanced. Blade mounting bolt is loose. Tighten blade mounting bolt. Engine mounting bolts are Tighten engine mounting loose. bolts. Loose engine pulley, idler Tighten the appropriate pulley, or blade pulley.
  • Page 44: The Toro Total Coverage Guarantee

    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.

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