Floating Deck, T-Bar, Gear Drive with 36in or 48in TURBO FORCE ® Cutting Unit Model No. 30074—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 30078—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 39074—Serial No. 315000001 and Up Model No. 39078—Serial No. 315000001 and Up...
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Safety • Never run an engine in an enclosed area. • Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. Note: The addition of attachments made by other • manufacturers that do not meet American National Standards Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is Institute certification will cause noncompliance of this engaged before starting engine.
Toro Mower Safety • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or The following list contains safety information specific to Toro trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on products and other safety information you must know.
Slope Indicator G011841 Figure 3 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. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. Manufacturer's Mark 1. Indicates the blade is identified as a part from the original machine manufacturer.
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98-4387 106-5517 1. Warning—wear hearing protection. 1. Warning—do not touch the hot surface. 104-8186 48 inch mower 106-5519 5. Thrown object hazard, raised 1. Severing hazard of hand or foot, mower 3. Warning—read the Operator's Manual. blade—stay away from moving parts. baffle—lower the baffle before using the machine.
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126-1400 1. Warning-Read the Operator’s manual. Use only Toro riding attachments. Use of other riding attachments may create a hazardous condition resulting in injury. 112-8760 1. Thrown object hazard—keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine. 2. Cutting/dismemberment of hand or foot—stay away from moving parts.
Controls Upper Control Bar Shift to the desired gear and push forward on the upper Become familiar with all the controls (Figure 5) before you control bar to engage forward traction operation and pull start the engine and operate the machine. back to brake forward movement.
Contact your Authorized Service Dealer or DANGER Distributor or go to www.Toro.com for a list of all approved attachments and accessories. In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property.
of varnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer DANGER at all times. In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be released causing a spark which Filling the Fuel Tank can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can 1.
Setting the Parking Brake Stopping the Engine 1. Pull the upper control bar (Figure 7) rearward and hold 1. Move the throttle lever to the slow position (Figure it in this position. 2. Let engine idle for 30 to 60 seconds before turning the 2.
Testing the Safety-Interlock System Service Interval: Before each use or daily 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.
Driving Forward up a Curb 1. Disengage the mower blades. 2. Select the first gear to drive the machine. 3. Drive machine until the caster wheels contact the curb (Figure 11). 4. Lift the front of the machine by pushing down on the lower handle (Figure 11).
Stopping the Machine Note: Lifting up on the lower handle will assist driving the machine up a curb and not spin the drive wheels. To stop the machine, pull back on the upper control bar, release the blade control bail, and turn the ignition key to off.
Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses clippings to the side and down toward the turf. 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.
Position B Using the Mid-Size Weight Use this position when bagging (Figure 22). Weights are installed on certain mowers to improve balance and improve performance. The weights can be moved or removed to create optimized performance under different mowing conditions and for operator preference (Figure 24 Figure 25).
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. After the first 8 hours • Check the safety interlock system. •...
Lubrication Note: Make sure the rear wheel grease caps are removed before lubricating rear wheels. Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum base grease. Greasing the Transmission Couplers Greasing the Machine Service Interval: Every 250 hours 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. Lubricate the transmission couplers located in the back of 2.
Engine Maintenance Servicing the Air Cleaner Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam air cleaner element. Every 50 hours—Check the paper air cleaner element. Every 200 hours—Replace the paper air cleaner element. Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few operating hours) if the operating conditions are extremely g014655 dusty or sandy.
Cleaning the Foam Air-Cleaner Element 1. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm water. When the element is clean, rinse it thoroughly. 2. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth. Important: Replace the foam element if it is torn or worn.
Changing the Engine Oil 1. Park the machine so that the drain side is slightly lower than the opposite side to assure the oil drains completely. 2. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. 3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Servicing the Spark Plugs Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check the spark plugs. Ensure that the air gap between the center and side electrodes is correct before installing the spark plug. Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plugs and a gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap.
Replacing the Fuel Filter Fuel System Maintenance Service Interval: Every 200 hours Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line. Draining the Fuel Tank Note: Note how the fuel filter is installed. Note: Wipe up any spilled fuel. DANGER 1.
Electrical System Drive System Maintenance Maintenance Servicing the Fuse Adjusting the Control Bar 1. Check the gap between upper control bar and fixed The electrical system is protected by a fuse. It requires no bar with wheel drive fully engaged. The gap should be 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 pivot 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.
Figure 44 Figure 45 1. Mounting Tube 2. Bushing 1. Locknut 4. Spanner bushing 2. Cap 5. Wheel 5. Grease the inside and outside of the new bushings. Use 3. Roller bearing 6. Bushing a hammer and flat plate to carefully drive the bushings into the pivot tubes.
Cooling System 4. Check each slot again and make slight adjustments until the feeler gauge between the rotor and armature with Maintenance very slight contact between them. Cleaning the Air-Intake Screen Service Interval: Before each use or daily Remove any build-up of grass, dirt, or other debris from the cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake screen on flywheel end, and carburetor-governor levers and linkage.
Brake Maintenance Servicing the Brakes Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the brakes on both a level surface and slope. Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake does not hold securely, an adjustment is required.
Belt Maintenance 5. Disconnect the clutch wire connector from the wire harness. 6. Disconnect the clutch retainer from the engine deck Replacing the Traction-Drive (Figure 49). Belt Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever comes first)—Check the traction-drive belt Look for cracks, wear, and signs of overheating. 1.
6. Disconnect the idler arm spring to relieve tension on the idler arm and idler pulley, then remove the worn mower belt (Figure 50 Figure 51). 7. Install the new mower belt around the 2 outside spindle pulleys, the idler pulley, and in the lower groove of the double spindle pulley (Figure 50 Figure...
9. Roll the belt onto the center pulley on the mower deck (Figure 52). Refer to Figure 53 to roll the new belt onto the left pulley for a 36 inch mower deck. Note: Use caution when install the belt as tension will increase because of the spring loaded idler pulley.
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. WARNING A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of the blade could be thrown into the operator's or bystander's area, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
Blades must be replaced if a solid object is hit, if the blade is out of balance or is bent. To ensure optimum performance and continued safety conformance of the machine, use genuine Toro replacement blades. Replacement blades made by other manufacturers may result in non-conformance with safety standards.
Figure 61 1. Blade 2. Balancer Installing the Blades 1. Install the blade onto the spindle shaft (Figure 58). Important: The sail part of the blade must be pointing upward, toward the inside of the mower to ensure proper cutting (Figure 58).
Frame Setup Checking the Engine Deck Height 1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake. Checking the Carrier Frame and Engine 2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving Deck Alignment parts to stop before leaving the operating position. 3.
Figure 64 Figure 65 1. Carrier frame 4. Height at locations A and 1. Caster wheel 4. Same height at locations A and B 2. 6-10 mm (1/4-3/8 inch) 5. Caster wheel 2. Carrier frame 5. Caster spacers pitch over 61 cm (24 inch) 3.
Checking the Mower Deck Side-to-Side Height 1. Adjust the rear tire pressure to specifications; refer to Drive System Maintenance (page 30) 2. Position the blades side-to-side. 3. Measure at C and D locations from a level surface to the cutting edge of blade tips (Figure 69).
Changing the Mower Deck Side-to-Side Height Changing the side-to-side height is done by adjusting the rear tire pressure and caster spacers. 1. Change the rear tire pressure. Note: Do this to the corresponding side that needs adjustment. 2. Adjust the caster spacer. 3.
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g015594 Figure 73 1. Bolt 5. Spring installed 2. Spacer 6. Grass deflector 3. Locknut 7. J hook end of spring 4. Spring 2. Place the spacer and spring onto the grass deflector. Place one J end of the spring behind the deck edge. Note: Make sure that one J end of the spring is installed behind the deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in...
Storage 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 Cleaning and Storage it and keep it clean. 1.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The starter does not crank. 1. The blade control switch (PTO) is 1. Move the blade control switch (PTO) engaged. to disengaged. 2. The parking brake is not on. 2. Set the parking brake. 3.
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Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The machine does not drive. 1. The by pass valves is not closed tight. 1. Tighten the by pass valves. 2. The pump belt is worn, loose or broken. 2. Change the belt. 3. The pump belt is off a pulley. 3.
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Customers who have purchased Toro products outside the United States or Canada 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.