Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro 30873 Operator's Manual

CAUTION
If the engine has been running, the
pressurized, hot coolant can escape and cause
burns.
• Do not open the radiator cap when the
engine is running.
• Use a rag when opening the radiator cap,
and open the cap slowly to allow steam to
escape.
Figure 21
1. Expansion tank
2. Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Note: The radiator should be filled to the top of the
filler neck and the expansion tank filled to the Full
mark (Figure 21).
3. If the coolant is low, add a 50/50 mixture of water and
ethylene glycol antifreeze.
Important: Do not use water only or
alcohol/methanol-based coolants.
4. Install the radiator cap and the expansion-tank cap.

Filling the Fuel Tank

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.
Fuel tank capacity: 83 L (22 US gallons)
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 ). Use of
winter-grade fuel at lower temperatures provides a lower flash
point and cold-flow characteristics which will ease starting
and reduce fuel-filter plugging.
Use of summer-grade fuel above -7°C (20°F) will contribute
toward longer fuel-pump life and increased power compared
to winter-grade fuel.
Important: Do not use kerosene or gasoline instead of
diesel fuel. Failure to observe this caution will damage
the engine.
WARNING
Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or
conditioner opening.
• Keep fuel away from eyes and skin.
Biodiesel Ready
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:
•
The biodiesel portion of the fuel must meet specification
ASTM D6751 or EN14214.
•
The blended fuel composition should meet ASTM D975
or EN590.
•
Painted surfaces may be damaged by biodiesel blends.
•
Use B5 (biodiesel content of 5%) or lesser blends in cold
weather.
•
Monitor seals, hoses, and gaskets in contact with fuel as
they may be degraded over time.
•
Fuel-filter plugging may be expected for a time after
converting to biodiesel blends.
•
Contact your distributor if you wish for more information
on biodiesel.
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