•
Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
•
If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
83 L (22 US gallons)
Fuel Specification
Failure to observe the following cautions may damage
the engine.
•
Never use kerosene or gasoline instead of diesel
fuel.
•
Never mix kerosene or used engine oil with the
diesel fuel.
•
Never keep fuel in containers with zinc plating on
the inside.
•
Do not use fuel additives.
Petroleum Diesel
Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels with
low (<500 ppm) or ultra-low (<15 ppm) sulfur content.
The minimum cetane rating should be 40. Purchase
fuel in quantities that can be used within 180 days
to ensure fuel freshness.
Use summer-grade diesel fuel (Number 2-D) at
temperatures above -7°C (20°F) and winter-grade
diesel fuel (Number 1-D or Number 1-D/2-D blend)
below -7°C (20°F). Using winter-grade fuel at lower
temperatures provides a lower flash point and
cold-flow characteristics, which will ease starting and
reduce fuel-filter plugging.
Using summer-grade fuel above -7°C (20°F) will
contribute toward longer fuel-pump life and increased
power compared to winter-grade fuel.
Biodiesel
This machine can also use a biodiesel blended fuel
of up to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petrodiesel). The
petrodiesel portion should be low or ultra-low sulfur.
Observe the following precautions:
Biodiesel fuel specification:
ASTM D6751 or
EN14214
Blended fuel specification:
ASTM D975 or EN590
Observe the following precautions:
•
Biodiesel blends may damage painted surfaces.
•
Use B5 (biodiesel content of 5%) or lesser blends
in cold weather.
•
Monitor seals, hoses, and gaskets in contact with
fuel as they may degrade over time.
•
The fuel filter on your machine might become
plugged for a time after converting to biodiesel
blends.
•
Contact your authorized Toro distributor for more
information on biodiesel.
Adding Fuel
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, shut off the engine, and remove
the key.
2.
Using a clean rag, clean the area around the
fuel-tank cap.
3.
Remove the cap from the fuel tank (
).
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Figure 42
1.
Fuel-tank cap
2.
Filler neck
4.
Fill the tank until the level is to the bottom of the
filler neck with the specified fuel.
5.
Install the fuel-tank cap tightly.
Note:
If possible, fill the fuel tank after each
use. Filling the fuel tank minimizes condensation
inside the tank.
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