Adding Fuel - Toro 07385H Operator's Manual

Adding Fuel

Fuel tank capacity: 22 L (5.85 US gallons).
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.
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Use summer grade diesel fuel (No. 2-D) at temperatures
above -7° C (20° F) and winter grade (No. 1-D or No.
1-D/2-D blend) below that temperature.
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Use of winter grade fuel at lower temperatures provides
lower flash point and cold flow characteristics which will
ease starting and reduce fuel filter plugging.
Note: 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 your face away from the nozzle and gas
tank or conditioner opening.
• Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
DANGER
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel
vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire
or explosion from fuel can burn you and others and
can cause property damage.
• Before removing the fuel tank cap, make sure
the vehicle is positioned on a level surface. Open
fuel tank cap slowly.
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in
an open area, when the engine is off and is cold.
Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add fuel
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 fuel to expand.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay away
from an open flame or where fuel fumes may be
ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved container
and keep the cap in place.
Using Biodiesel Fuel
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:
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The biodiesel portion of the fuel must meet specification
ASTM D6751 or EN14214.
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The blended fuel composition should meet ASTM D975
or EN590.
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Painted surfaces may be damaged by biodiesel blends.
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Use B5 (biodiesel content of 5%) or lesser blends in cold
weather.
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Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as they
may be degraded over time.
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Fuel filter plugging may be expected for a time after
converting to biodiesel blends.
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Contact your distributor if you wish for more information
on biodiesel.
1. Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap.
2. Remove the fuel-tank cap
1. Fuel-tank cap
3. Fill the tank slightly 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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(Figure 16).
Figure 16