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
•
Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels.
•
Purchase fuel in quantities that you can use 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.
Biodiesel
This machine can also use a biodiesel blended fuel of
up to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petroleum diesel).
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:
•
Biodiesel blends may damage painted surfaces.
•
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.
•
You may expect a plugged fuel filter plugging for a
period 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, engage the
parking brake, and remove the key.
2.
Using a clean rag, clean area around fuel-tank
cap.
3.
Remove the cap from the fuel tank (
).
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1.
Fuel-tank cap
4.
Fill the tank until the level is 25 mm (1 inch)
below the bottom of the filler neck.
5.
Install the fuel-tank cap tightly after filling the
tank.
Note:
If possible, fill the fuel tank after each use.
This minimizes possible buildup of condensation
inside the fuel tank.
Understanding the
Operator-Presence
Controls
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
WARNING
Operating the machine when the operator
presence controls are malfunctioning could
result in personal injury.
Do not operate the turf mower if the operator
presence controls are malfunctioning in any
way.
Always
replace damaged or worn parts
and check that they function correctly before
operating the machine.
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