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.
•
Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel
as they may degrade over time.
•
Fuel filter plugging may occur for a time after you
convert to biodiesel blends.
•
For more information on biodiesel, contact your
authorized Toro distributor.
Adding Fuel
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Fill the tank to about 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch)
below the top of the tank, not the filler neck, with
Number 2-D diesel fuel.
Note:
If possible, fill the fuel tank after each use; this
will minimize possible buildup of condensation inside
the fuel tank.
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