Specifications; Operation; Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro Recycler 20995 Operator's Manual

Figure 13
Model 20996
1. Cutting-height lever (4)
2. Air filter
3. Fuel-tank cap
4. Oil fill/Dipstick
5. Foot pedal
Figure 14
1. Grass bag
2. Side-discharge chute

Specifications

Model Weight
20995 35 kg
(77 lb)
20996 37 kg
(82 lb)
G020408
6. Recoil-start handle
7. Blade-control bar
8. Upper-handle knob
9. Spark plug
3. Mulch plug (installed)
Length Width Height
145 cm 56 cm 99 cm
(57 in) (22 in) (39 in)
157 cm 56 cm 112 cm
(62 in) (22 in) (44 in)

Operation

Filling the Fuel Tank

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 ). 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: To reduce starting problems, add fuel
stabilizer to the fuel all season, mixing it with gasoline
less than 30 days old; run the machine dry before storing
it for more than 30 days.
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
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others.
• To prevent a static charge from igniting the
gasoline, place the container and/or machine
directly on the ground before filling, not in a
vehicle or on an object.
• Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
Wipe up spills.
• Do not handle gasoline when smoking or around
an open flame or sparks.
• Store gasoline in an approved fuel container, out
of the reach of children.
1. Clean around the fuel-tank cap, and remove the cap
from the tank (Figure 15).
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