Toro Groundsmaster 300 Series Manual

 The T oro Company – 1998
Printed in USA All Rights Reserved
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”
1
1
1
Installing the hitch pin
Bolt – 1/4–20 x 3/4”
Hex Nut – 1/4–20
2
2
Attaching the battery cables
Hairpin Cotter – 1-7/8”
Flat W asher – 1/2 x 1”
1
1
Attaching accessory to lift bar
Operator’ s Manual
Set Up Instructions
Riding Mower Safety V ideo
1
1
1
Read before operating tractor
Read before setting up tractor
V iew before operating tractor

Set-Up Instructions
2
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.
1
2
3
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
3
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).
4
1
23
1254
Figure 2
1. Positive Battery Post
2. Negative Battery Post
3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. 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
Pin
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).
2
1
3
m–3396
4
Figure 3
1. Drawbar Hitch Pin
2. Drawbar Hitch
3. Flat W asher 1/2 x 1”
4. 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).
2
1
3
m–2504
Figure 4
1. Lift Bar
2. Flat W asher 1/2 x 1”
3. Hairpin Cotter1-7/8”

Set-Up Instructions
4
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