Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Performing Daily Maintenance; Checking The Engine-Oil Level - Toro Greensmaster Flex 1021 Operator's Manual

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

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
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Never allow children or untrained people to
operate or service the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator. The owner
is responsible for training all operators and
mechanics.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
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Shut off the machine, remove the key (if equipped),
and wait for all movement to stop before you leave
the operator's position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
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Know how to stop the machine and shut off the
machine quickly.
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Check that operator-presence controls, safety
switches, and safety protective devices are
attached and functioning properly. Do not operate
the machine unless they are functioning properly.
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Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
throw.
Fuel Safety
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Use extreme care in handling fuel. It is flammable
and its vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Do not remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the tank
while the engine is running or hot.
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Do not add or drain fuel in an enclosed space.
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Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
•
If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating a source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.
•
Do not fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground, away from the vehicle
before filling.
•
Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, refuel
such equipment with a portable container rather
than from a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
•
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container operating at all times until fueling
is complete.
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Perform the daily maintenance procedures; refer to
Daily Maintenance Checklist (page
Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Check the engine-oil level before each use or every
8 operating hours, refer to
Level (page 23).

Fuel Specifications

Fuel tank capacity: 2.0 L (0.59 US gallons)
Recommended fuel: 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.
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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).
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Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
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Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless you use a fuel
stabilizer.
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Do not add oil to gasoline.
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For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than
30 days old) fuel.
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Using unapproved gasoline may cause
performance problems and/or engine damage,
which may not be covered under the warranty.
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22).
Checking the Engine-Oil