Toro 72049, 72050, 72087, 72108 Setup Instructions

FORM NO. 3322–961

LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR

260 Series

Loose

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

DESCRIPTION QTY. USE

Bolt 1/4–20 x 3/4”
Washer
Locknut 1/4–20

Key 1
Operator’

Parts

s Manual

2
2
2

1

Attach battery cables.

Use in ignition switch.
Read manual before operating tractor

Check Tire Pressure

Check front and rear tire pressure. See Operator’s
Manual for specification.

Pressure: 20 psi (138 kPa) front and rear.

POTENTIAL HAZARD

• Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid

which is a deadly poison and it causes
severe burns.

SET UP

INSTRUCTIONS

.

Activate

Bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet.

1. Remove the battery from the tractor: refer to

Operator’s Manual, Removing the Battery.

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage the
long vent tube when removing the battery
box.

Printed in USA

the Battery



The T

oro Company – 1998

All Rights Reserved

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.

Set Up Instructions

2. Remove 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).

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POTENTIAL

• Charging battery pr

HAZARD

oduces gasses.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

• Battery gasses can explode.

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Figure 1

1. Filler

2. Electrolyte

caps

Lower part of the tube

3.

3. Leave the covers off and connect a 3 to 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).

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HOW TO AV

OID THE HAZARD

• Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away

from battery.

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4. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the

charger from the electrical outlet then from the
negative and positive battery posts (Fig. 2).

5. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the

level is once again up to the “UPPER” line on
the battery case (Fig. 1) and install covers.

6. Install the battery in the tractor and connect

cables with (2) 1/4 x 3/4” bolts, (2) washers and
(2) 1/4–20 locknuts: refer to the Operator’s
Manual, Installing the Battery.

1. Positive

2.

Negative post

2

post

2

Figure 2

1

3.

Charger red (+) wire

4.

Charger black (–) wire

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