Toro Reelmaster 5510 Operator's Manual page 42

Fuel (continued)
Biodiesel
Type
Minimum Cetane Rating
Biodiesel Precautions
Storage
Oil and additives
Biodiesel fuel must meet:
Blended fuel must meet:
Adding Fuel
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting units, shut off the engine, engage
the parking brake, and remove the key.
2. Using a clean rag, clean area around fuel-tank cap.
3. Remove the cap
4. Fill the tank until the level is 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to
1/2 inch) below the bottom of the filler neck.
5. Install the fuel-tank cap tightly after filling the
tank.
Note:
use. This minimizes possible buildup of
condensation inside the fuel tank.
Operation: Before Operation
from the fuel tank.
If possible, fill the fuel tank after each
This machine can also use a biodiesel-blended fuel of up to B20
(20% biodiesel, 80% petroleum diesel).
The petroleum diesel portion should be low or ultra low sulfur.
Use B5 (biodisel content of 5%) or lesser blends in cold weather
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Painted surfaces may be damaged by biodiesel blends.
Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as they may
degrade over time.
Fuel filter plugging may be expected for a time after converting to
biodiesel blended.
For more information on biodiesel, contact your authorized Toro
distributor.
Acquire only enough clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuel that
you will consume within 180 days. Do not use fuel that has been
stored for more than 180 days.
Do not add to the fuel
Standard
ASTM D6751
EN 14214
ASTM D975
EN 590
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