Adding Fuel - Toro 07390 Workman HDX-Auto Operator's Manual

Adding Fuel

Fuel tank capacity: 25 L (6.5 US gallons).
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For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30 days
old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or
higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
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ETHANOL: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol)
or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume
is acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are not the same.
Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by volume is not
approved for use. Never use gasoline that contains more
than 10% ethanol by volume, such as E15 (contains 15%
ethanol), E20 (contains 20% ethanol), or E85 (contains
up to 85% ethanol ). Using unapproved gasoline may
cause performance problems and/or engine damage
which may not be covered under warranty.
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Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
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Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel containers
over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is used.
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Do not add oil to 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.
• 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 25 mm
(1 inch) below the bottom of the filler neck. This
empty space in the tank allows the 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 the machine without the entire
exhaust system in place and in proper working
condition.
DANGER
In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released, causing a spark, which
can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• 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.
• When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment
with its wheels on the ground.
• 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.
• If you must use a gasoline dispenser nozzle,,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
1. Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap
2. Remove the fuel-tank cap
1. Fuel-tank cap
3. Fill the tank to about 1 inch below the top of the tank,
(bottom of the filler neck), then install the cap.
Note: Do not overfill the fuel tank with fuel.
4. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled to prevent a
fire hazard.
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