Toro Groundsmaster 300 Series Manual

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The T

oro Company – 1998

FORM NO. 3322–108

SET UP

INSTRUCTIONS

CLASSIC GARDEN TRACTOR

300 SERIES

S/N 9900001 & Up

Loose

Parts

Note: Use the chart below to identify parts for assembly.

DESCRIPTION QTY. USE

Hitch Pin

Hairpin Cotter – 1-7/8”

Flat W

asher – 1/2 x 1”

Installing the hitch pin

Bolt – 1/4–20 x 3/4”

Hex Nut – 1/4–20

Attaching the battery cables

Hairpin Cotter – 1-7/8”

Flat W

asher – 1/2 x 1”

Attaching accessory to lift bar

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s Manual

Set Up Instructions

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Set-Up Instructions

Checking

the T

ire Pressure

Check the front and rear tire pressure. The correct

front and rear tire pressure is 12 psi (83 kPa).

Activating

the Battery

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

•Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid

which is a deadly poison and it causes

severe burns.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

•If you carelessly drink electrolyte you could

die or if it gets onto your skin you will be

burned.

HOW TO AV

OID THE HAZARD

•Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact

with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety

glasses to shield your eyes and rubber

gloves to protect your hands.

•Fill the battery where clean water is always

available for flushing the skin.

•Follow all instructions and comply with all

safety messages on the electrolyte container.

1. Remove the battery from the tractor.

Note: Never fill the battery with electrolyte

with the battery installed in the tractor.

Electrolyte could be spilled on other

parts and cause corrosion.

2. Remove the filler caps from the battery. Slowly

pour electrolyte into each cell until the

electrolyte level is up to the lower part of the

tube (Fig. 1). Use an electrolyte with a specific

gravity of 1.265.

1262

Figure 1

1. Filler

Caps

2. Electrolyte 3.

Lower part of the tube

POTENTIAL

HAZARD

•Charging battery pr

oduces gasses.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

•Battery gasses can explode.

HOW TO AV

OID THE HAZARD

•Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away

from battery.

3. Leave the filler caps off and connect a 3–4 amp

battery charger to the battery posts (Fig. 2).

Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less

for 4 hours (12 volts).

Set-Up Instructions

4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the

charger from the electrical outlet, then

disconnect the charger leads from the battery

posts (Fig. 2).

1254

Figure 2

1. Positive

Battery Post

Negative Battery Post

Red (+) Charger Lead

Black (–) Charger Lead

5. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the

level is once again up to the “UPPER” line on

the battery case (Fig. 1), then install the filler

caps.

6. Install the battery in the tractor and connect the

battery cables. (Refer to the Operator’

s Manual –

Installing the Battery.)

Note: Do not run the tractor with the battery

disconnected, electrical damage may

occur.

Installing

the Drawbar Hitch

Insert the drawbar hitch pin into the drawbar hitch

and secure it with a

1/2 x 1”

flat washer and 1-7/8”

hairpin cotter (Fig. 3).

m–3396

Figure 3

1. Drawbar

Hitch Pin

Drawbar Hitch

Flat W

asher 1/2 x 1”

Hairpin Cotter 1-7/8”

Attaching

the W

asher and

Hairpin Cotter onto the Lift Bar

Install a

1/2 x 1”

flat washer and 1-7/8” hairpin cotter

onto the lift bar (Fig 4).

m–2504

Figure 4

1. Lift

Bar

Flat W

asher 1/2 x 1”

Hairpin Cotter1-7/8”

Set-Up Instructions

Checking

the W

iring and

Fasteners

•Inspect the tractor for any loose electrical

connections and secure as required. Check the

wire routing to make sure no moving parts

interfere with the wires to cause a short.

•Check all fasteners to make sure they are tight.

Test

Driving the T

ractor

1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to the

Operator’s Manual for oil type, viscosity and

crankcase capacity

Note: When checking the oil level, slide the

dipstick all the way into the filler tube.

2. Check the oil level in the transaxle. Refer to the

Operator’s Manual for oil type, viscosity and

capacity.

3. Check to make sure all lubrication points have

been greased as shown in the Maintenance

section of the Operator’s Manual. These points

include the front axle pivot and spindles, foot

pedal(s) and steering gear.

4. Fill the tank with unleaded regular gasoline with

an octane rating of at least 85. Open the fuel

shutoff valve and check the fuel hose and fittings

for leaks.

5. As applicable, check and test the operation of the

following:

•Engine, choke and throttle controls

•Gauges

•Headlights (and taillights 314 only)

•Indicator lights (314 only)

•PTO clutch and brake

•Lift system

•Service and parking brakes

•T

ransmission controls

•Steering

•Tractor operation in forward and reverse

6. Test the operation of the safety interlock system.

The engine should not crank if:

•You are out of the seat

•The PTO lever is in the “engaged” position

•The gear shift lever is in the “engaged”

position

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