Toro Wheel Horse 520xi, Operator'S Manual

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Adding Fuel
Use unleaded, regular gasoline suitable for automotive use
(85 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasoline may
be used if unleaded regular is not available.
Important
Do not use methanol, gasoline containing
methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol
because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oil
with gasoline.
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.
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Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
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Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to
1/2 in. (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand.
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Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
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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.
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Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
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Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle
or on a truck or trailer bed because interior
carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate
the container and slow the loss of any static
charge.
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When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel
the equipment with its wheels on the ground.
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If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
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If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine at all
times to provide the following benefits:
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Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less.
For longer storage, drain the fuel tank.
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Cleans the engine while it runs
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Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel
system, which causes hard starting
Important Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to
the gasoline, as directed by the manufacturer.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when
mixed with fresh gasoline.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
PTO, set the parking brake, lower the attachment lift,
stop the engine, and remove the ignition key.
Note: When filling the tank, make sure that the machine
is on a level surface so that adequate air space is allowed.
2. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
3. Add fuel until the fuel level is 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6 mm to
13 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck.
This space in the tank allows for expansion of the fuel.
Do not fill the fuel tank completely.
4. Install the fuel tank cap securely.
5. Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
PTO, set the parking brake, lower the attachment lift,
stop the engine, and remove the ignition key.
2. Open the hood.
3. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 5) so dirt cannot
fall into the dipstick tube and damage the engine.
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Figure 5
1. Dipstick 2. Oil filler