Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro 30809 Operator's Manual

Filling the Fuel Tank

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Fuel tank capacity: 38 liters (10 US gallons)
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Recommended Fuel:
– 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).
– 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.
– Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
– Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless a fuel stabilizer is
used.
– Do not add oil to gasoline.
Important: Do not use fuel additives other than a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use fuel stabilizers with an
alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or isopropanol.
1. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap (Figure 27).
2. Remove the fuel tank cap.
3. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. Do not
overfill. Install the cap.
4. To prevent a fire hazard, wipe up any fuel that may
have spilled.
Figure 27
1. Fuel tank cap
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 the vehicle is positioned on a level
surface. Open 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 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the
bottom of the filler neck. This empty space
in the tank allows 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 without entire exhaust
system in place and in proper working
condition.
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