FORM NO. 3322–108
CLASSIC GARDEN TRACTOR
300 SERIES
S/N 9900001 & Up
Loose
Note: Use the chart below to identify parts for assembly.
DESCRIPTION QTY. USE
Hitch Pin
Hairpin Cotter – 1-7/8”
Flat W
Bolt – 1/4–20 x 3/4”
Hex Nut – 1/4–20
Hairpin Cotter – 1-7/8”
Flat W
Operator’
Parts
asher – 1/2 x 1”
asher – 1/2 x 1”
s Manual
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Installing the hitch pin
Attaching the battery cables
Attaching accessory to lift bar
Read before operating tractor
SET UP
INSTRUCTIONS
Set Up Instructions
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The T
oro Company – 1998
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Read before setting up tractor
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iew before operating tractor
Set-Up Instructions
Checking
Check the front and rear tire pressure. The correct
front and rear tire pressure is 12 psi (83 kPa).
Activating
POTENTIAL
the T
ire Pressure
the Battery
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.
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.
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Figure 1
1. Filler
2. Electrolyte
Caps
POTENTIAL
HAZARD
• Charging battery pr
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Lower part of the tube
3.
oduces gasses.
• Battery gasses can explode.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
from battery.
Note: Never fill the battery with electrolyte
with the battery installed in the tractor.
Electrolyte could be spilled on other
parts and cause corrosion.
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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).