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FORM NO. 3317–979GB Rev. A
ProLine Mid-Size
12.5 HP
Traction Unit
Model No. 30165 – 690001 & Up
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.
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- Page 1 FORM NO. 3317–979GB Rev. A ProLine Mid-Size 12.5 HP Traction Unit Model No. 30165 – 690001 & Up 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.
- Page 2 Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain your product correctly. Reading this All of us at Toro want you to be completely satisfied manual will help you and others avoid personal injury with your new product, so feel free to contact your and damage to the product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Page Safety ....... . . Operating Mower Blade Control (PTO) Slope Chart . -
Page 4: Safety
Safety Training Replace faulty silencers. Before using, always visually inspect to see that Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are the controls and the proper use of the equipment. not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged Never allow children or people unfamiliar with blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance. - Page 5 Safety 13. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before Maintenance and storage starting the engine. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure 14. Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully the equipment is in safe working condition. according to instructions and with feet well away Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank from the blade(s).
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Page 6: Slope Chart
Safety Slope Chart Read all safety instructions on pages 2–7. -
Page 7: Symbols Glossary
Safety Symbols Glossary Fire, open light & smoking Safety alert triangle– symbol within triangle prohibited indicates a hazard Fire or open flame Safety alert symbol Explosion Read operator’s manual Consult technical manual Do not dispose of lead for proper service procedures battery in garbage Shut off engine &... - Page 8 Safety Symbols Glossary Do not open or Machine rollover, riding mower remove safety shields while engine is running To operate machine on a Thrown or flying objects, slope, use with 16kg weight whole body exposure kit & operate with deck lowered Thrown or flying objects, whole body exposure Stop engine before...
- Page 9 Safety Symbols Glossary Power take off (PTO) Fast Engage Slow Decreasing/Increasing Disengage On/Run Traction drive Off/stop Forward Engine start Reverse Engine stop Neutral Choke First gear Brake system Second gear Parking brake Third gear Battery Fourth gear Fuel...
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Page 10: Gasoline And Oil
Gasoline and Oil Recommended Gasoline Stabilizer/Conditioner Use UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner automotive use (85 pump octane minimum). Leaded to the gas. Using a stabilizer/conditioner that is regular gasoline may be used if unleaded regular is isopropyl-based in the machine: not available. -
Page 11: Set-Up
Bolt 5/16–1/ x 7/8” (22.5 mm) Install fuel tank and control panel Lock washer 5/16” Washer 5/16” Hose clamp Wire tie Retain wire harness Operator’s Manual Rear before operating machine Parts catalog Registration card Fill out and return to Toro... -
Page 12: Mount Control Panel And Fuel Tank
Set-Up Mount Control Panel and Fuel Install Shift Lever Tank Align mounting block with flats of shaft on top of transmission and slide onto shaft (Fig. 3). Position control panel under bottom of rear frame (Fig. 1). Align fuel tank to top of rear Note: DO NOT remove rubber washer on frame (Fig. -
Page 13: Install Upper Handle
Set-Up Install Upper Handle Connect Throttle Cable Align upper handle mounting holes with desired Place throttle control lever in FAST position.(Fig. 5). mounting holes in rear frame (upper or lower set Hook wire Z–bend into hole of speed control lever of holes) (Fig. -
Page 14: Connect Wire Harness
Set-Up Connect Wire Harness Install Control Rods Secure clutch and engine in–line wire connectors Thread a rod fitting onto each control rod (Fig. 6). approximately 2 in. (51 mm) (Fig. 7) or until upper control bar (Fig. 8). is approximately perpendicular to the ground. - Page 15 Set-Up Check gap between upper control bar and upper If an adjustment to brake rods is required, handle when fully engaging wheel belts. Gap remove hairpin cotter and washer securing brake should be approximately 1 to 1-1/4 in. rod fitting to idler bracket (Fig. 9). (25–32 mm) (Fig.
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Page 16: Operation
Operation Think Safety First Recoil Starter – Pull recoil Starter handle to start engine. Please carefully read all the safety instructions and Fuel Shut–off Valve – (Under fuel tank) Close fuel symbols in the safety section. Knowing this shut–off valve when transporting or storing mower. information could help you, your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury. -
Page 17: Parking Brake
Operation Parking Brake Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or leave it unattended. Setting the Parking Brake Pull the upper control bar (Fig. 11) rearward and hold it in this position. Lift the parking brake lock (Fig. 11) up and gradually release the upper control bar. -
Page 18: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Operation Starting and Stopping the Engine Starting Make sure spark plug wire(s) are installed on spark plug(s) and fuel valve is open. Move the shift lever to neutral, set the parking brake and turn ignition key to RUN. 2130 Move the throttle control to CHOKE position Figure 12 before starting a cold engine. -
Page 19: Operating Mower Blade Control (Pto)
Operation Operating Mower Blade The Safety Interlock System Control (PTO) Understanding the Safety Interlock System The blade control switch (PTO) in conjunction with the blade control bail engages and disengages power The safety interlock system is designed to prevent the to the electric clutch and mower blades. -
Page 20: Driving Forward Or Backward
Operation Driving Forward or Backward Backward To go backward, move the shift lever to reverse The throttle control regulates the engine speed as gear. measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in the “FAST” position for best Release the parking brake: refer to Releasing the performance. -
Page 21: Maintenance
Maintenance Service Interval Chart Each Storage Service Operation Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Service Oil—check level Oil—change* Initial Safety System—check Brake—check Wheel Bearings—grease* Transmission Couplings—grease* Foam Air Cleaner—service* Paper Air Cleaner—replace* Spark Plug(s)—check Belts—check for wear/cracks Electric Clutch–Adjust Gasoline—drain Engine—clean outside Fuel Filter—replace Tires—check pressure Chipped Surfaces—paint... -
Page 22: Air Cleaner
Maintenance Air Cleaner Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements Foam Element Service Interval/Specification A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 warm water. When the element is clean, operating hours. rinse it thoroughly. Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating B. -
Page 23: Engine Oil
Maintenance Paper Element Engine Oil A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to Service Interval/Specification remove dust and dirt (Fig. 17). Change oil: B. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and damage to the rubber seal. After the first 8 operating hours. - Page 24 Maintenance Checking Oil Level Changing/Draining Oil Park the machine on a level surface, disengage Start the engine and let it run five minutes. This the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, warms the oil so it drains better. and turn the ignition key to “OFF”...
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Page 25: Spark Plug
Maintenance Spark Plug Checking the Spark Plug Look at the center of the spark plug(s) (Fig. 21). Service Interval/Specification If you see light brown or gray on the insulator, the engine is operating properly. A black coating Check the spark plug(s) after every 200 operating on the insulator usually means the air cleaner is hours. -
Page 26: Greasing And Lubrication
Maintenance Greasing and Lubrication Lubricate the transmission couplers (Fig. 23). Guard does not have to be removed if you go in from the front, next to engine. Service Interval/Specification Grease the wheel bearings every 8 operating hours and the transmission couplers every 250 operating hours. -
Page 27: Brake
Maintenance Brake Adjusting the Brake The brake lever is on the upper control bar (Fig. 10). Always set the parking brake when you stop the If the parking brake does not hold securely, an machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake adjustment is required. -
Page 28: Fuel Tank
Maintenance Fuel Tank Draining The Fuel Tank POTENTIAL HAZARD In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive. 1717 WHAT CAN HAPPEN Figure 26 A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you, others, and cause property damage. 1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. -
Page 29: Fuel Filter
Maintenance Fuel Filter Replacing the Drive Belt Service Interval/Specification Remove belt guard, not shown for clarity. Remove top capscrew securing idler support and Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours idler bracket to rear frame (Fig. 28). or yearly, whichever occurs first. Loosen bottom two mounting screws enough to Replacing the Fuel Filter allow belt to pass between drive pulley and idler... -
Page 30: Replacing The Traction Belt
Maintenance Replacing the Traction Belt Adjusting the Electric Clutch Raise the front of the machine and hold with The clutch is adjustable to ensure proper engagement jack stands. Remove lower shield (4) bolts. and proper braking. Check adjustment after every 100 hours of operation. -
Page 31: Wiring Diagram
Maintenance Wiring Diagram... -
Page 32: Cleaning And Storage
Maintenance Cleaning and Storage For long-term storage (more than 90 days) add stabilizer/conditioner additive to fuel in the tank (1 oz. per gallon). Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key to A. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel “OFF”... -
Page 33: 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 34 Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTION Machine does not drive. Shift lever is in NEUTRAL. Move shift lever to a drive gear position. Traction belt is worn, loose or Contact Authorized Service broken. Dealer. Traction belt is off pulley. Contact Authorized Service Dealer.