Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

DANGER
In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released, causing a spark
that 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
fuel-dispenser nozzle.
• If you must use a fuel-dispenser nozzle,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all
times until fueling is complete.
WARNING
Gasoline 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 bottle opening.
• Avoid contact with skin; wash off spills
with soap and water.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to
provide the following benefits:
•
Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or
less. For longer storage it is recommended that
the fuel tank be drained.
•
Cleans the engine while it runs
•
Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel
system, which causes hard starting
Important:
Do not use fuel additives
containing methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of gasoline
stabilizer/conditioner to the gasoline.
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when mixed with fresh gasoline.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Note:
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Fill the
fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. The empty
space in the tank allows the gasoline to expand.
1. Park the machine on level ground.
2. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
3. Clean around the fuel tank cap.
4. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck.
Ensure there is empty space in the tank to allow
the gasoline to expand
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(Figure 7).