Toro 30809 Groundsmaster 3500-G, Operator'S Manual

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– Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
– Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is
used.
– Do not add oil to gasoline.
Important:
Do not use fuel additives other than a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use fuel stabilizers with an
alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or isopropanol.
1. Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap ( Figure 24 ).
2. Remove the fuel-tank cap.
3. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. Do not
overfill. Install the cap.
4. To prevent a fire hazard, wipe up any fuel that may
have spilled.
Figure 24
1. Fuel-tank cap
DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others and can damage property.
• Before removing the fuel-tank cap, make
sure that the vehicle is positioned on a level
surface. Open the fuel-tank cap slowly.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any
gasoline that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed
trailer.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the level
is 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the
bottom of the filler neck. This empty space
in the tank allows gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and
stay away from an open flame or where
gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
• Do not operate without entire exhaust
system in place and in proper working
condition.
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