Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro 04520 Operator's Manual

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1. Filler cap
3. Push the dipstick into the tube and make sure it is
seated fully.
4. Remove the dipstick from the tube and check the level
of oil.
Note: If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap from
the valve cover and slowly add enough oil to raise the
level to the F mark on the dipstick.
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Add the oil slowly and check the level often during this
process. Do not overfill.
5. Replace the dipstick.
6. Start and run the engine at idle for 30 seconds, then
shut the engine off. Wait 30 seconds, then repeat steps
2 through 5.
7. Install the filler cap and dipstick firmly in place.

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: 22.7 L (6 U.S. gallons)
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. 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.
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.
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2. Dipstick
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.
• 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 6 to 13 mm
(1/4 to 1/2 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, sealed, safety-approved
container.
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