Toro 30487TC, Operator'S Manual

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Adding Fuel
Fuel Specification
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Never use kerosene or gasoline instead of diesel
fuel.
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Never mix kerosene or used engine oil with the
diesel fuel.
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Never keep fuel in containers with zinc plating on
the inside.
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Do not use fuel additives.
Petroleum Diesel
Cetane rating: 40 or higher
Sulfur content: Low sulfur (<500 ppm) or ultra-low
sulfur (<15 ppm)
Fuel Table
Diesel fuel specification Location
ASTM D975
No. 1-D S15
No. 2-D S15
USA
EN 590 European Union
ISO 8217 DMX International
JIS K2204 Grade No. 2
Japan
KSM-2610 Korea
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Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels.
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Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within
180 days to ensure fuel freshness.
Use summer-grade diesel fuel (No. 2-D) at
temperatures above -7°C (20°F) and winter-grade
fuel (No. 1-D or No. 1-D/2-D blend) below that
temperature.
Note:
Use of winter-grade fuel at lower temperatures
provides lower flash point and cold flow characteristics
which eases starting and reduces fuel filter plugging.
Using summer-grade fuel above -7°C (20°F)
contributes toward longer fuel pump life and increased
power compared to winter-grade fuel.
Using Biodiesel
This machine can also use a biodiesel-blended fuel of
up to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petrodiesel).
Sulfur content: Ultra-low sulfur (<15 ppm)
Biodiesel fuel specification: ASTM D6751 or
EN14214
Blended fuel specification: ASTM D975, EN590,
or JIS K2204
Important:
The petroleum diesel portion must
be ultra-low sulfur.
Observe the following precautions:
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Biodiesel blends may damage painted surfaces.
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Use B5 (biodiesel content of 5%) or lesser blends
in cold weather.
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Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel
as they may degrade over time.
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Fuel filter plugging may occur for a time after you
convert to biodiesel blends.
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For more information on biodiesel, contact your
authorized Toro distributor.
Fuel Tank Capacity
43.5 L (11.5 US gallons)
Filling the Fuel Tank
Important:
The fuel tanks are connected, but the
fuel does not transfer quickly from one tank to the
other. It is important when filling that you park
on a level surface. If you park on a hill, you may
inadvertently overfill the tanks.
Important:
Do not overfill the fuel tanks.
Important:
Do not open the fuel tanks when
parked on a hill. The fuel could spill out.
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Figure 9
Note:
If possible, fill the fuel tanks after each use.
This minimizes buildup of condensation inside the
fuel tank.
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