Setup Instructions

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The T

oro Company – 1998

Printed in USA

FORM NO. 3322–961

SET UP

INSTRUCTIONS

LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR

260 Series

Loose

Parts

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

Attach battery cables.

Key 1

Use in ignition switch.

Operator’

s Manual

Read manual before operating tractor

Check

ire Pressure

Check front and rear tire pressure. See Operator’s

Manual for specification.

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

Activate

the Battery

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.

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.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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FORM NO. 3322–961 LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR 260 Series SET UP INSTRUCTIONS Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts for assembly. DESCRIPTION QTY. USE Bolt 1/4–20 x 3/4” 2 Washer 2 Locknut 1/4–20 2 Key 1 Use in ignition switch. Operator’s Manual 1 Read manual before operating tractor. Attach battery cables. Check Tire Pressure Check front and rear tire pressure. See Operator’s Manual for specification. Pressure: 20 psi (138 kPa) front and rear.
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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). POTENTIAL HAZARD • Charging battery produces gasses. 1 WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Battery gasses can explode. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD • Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from battery. 2 4. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet then from the negative and positive battery posts (Fig. 2).
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Set Up Instructions Fill Crankcase with Oil IMPORTANT: The tractor is shipped from the factory without oil in the engine crankcase Refer to the Operator’s Manual, Engine Oil Specifications for oil type, viscosity, and crankcase capacity. Only add about 80% of the specified amount of oil. Then check the oil level and add only enough oil to raise the level to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Note: When checking oil, slide the dipstick fully into the filler tube, do not thread onto fill tube.
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