Operation; Attaching The Trailer; Adding Fuel - Toro Pro Force 44553 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Attaching the Trailer

This trailer uses a coupler that requires a 2 inch ball for the
hitch.
1. Raise the trailer to a suitable height for your hitch.
2. Lift the coupler lever on the tongue while lowering the
cover over the ball hitch
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1. Tongue
2. Ball socket
3. Coupler lever, locked
position
3. Close the coupler lever making sure it is securely locked.
4. Install the locking pin to lock the coupler lever.
5. Cross the safety chains and attach them to the holes
on the hitch. Connect the blower wiring harness
connector to the connector on the tow vehicle.

Adding Fuel

•
Fuel tank capacity: 18.9 Liters (5 US gallons)
•
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).
(Figure 12).
4. Auxiliary chains
5. Locking pin
6. Hitch tube holster
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.
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.
• 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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