Adding Fuel; Breaking In A New Machine - Toro Workman HDX-D Operator's Manual

Adding Fuel

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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Using winter-grade fuel at lower temperatures
provides lower flash point and cold-flow
characteristics, which eases starting and reduces
fuel-filter plugging.
Note:
Using of summer-grade fuel above -7°C (20°F)
contributes 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.
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 degrade 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 for more information on
biodiesel.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Fuel-tank capacity: 22 L (5.85 US gallons).
1. Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap.
2. Remove the fuel-tank cap (Figure 14).
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Figure 14
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 spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard.

Breaking in a New Machine

Service Interval: After the first 100 hours—Perform
the guidelines for breaking in a new
machine.
Perform the following to provide proper performance
for the machine:
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Ensure that the brakes are burnished; refer to
Burnishing the Brakes (page
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Check the fluid and engine-oil levels regularly.
Remain alert for signs that the machine or its
components are overheating.
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After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for about
15 seconds before using the machine.
Note:
Allow more time for the engine to warm up
when operating in cold temperatures.
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Vary the machine speed during operation. Avoid
fast starts and quick stops.
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A break-in oil for the engine is not required.
Original engine oil is the same type specified for
regular oil changes.
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Refer to Maintenance (page 32)
low-hour checks.
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