Before Starting - Toro TimeCutter SS 4235 Operator's Manual

The safety interlock system also is designed to stop the engine
whenever the control levers are out of the park position and
you rise from the seat.

Before Starting

Recommended Fuel
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For best results, use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline
with an octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating
method).
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Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE
by volume is acceptable.
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Do not use ethanol blends of gasoline (such as E15
or E85) with more than 10% ethanol by volume.
Performance problems and/or engine damage may result
which may not be covered under warranty.
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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 a fuel stabilizer is used.
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Do not add oil to gasoline.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide
the following benefits:
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Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less.
For longer storage it is recommended that the fuel tank
be drained.
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Cleans the engine while it runs.
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Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel system,
which causes hard starting.
Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the
gas.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when
mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of varnish
deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Make sure the engine is shut off and the motion controls are
in the park position. Tank maximum capacity is 2.9 gallons.
Important: Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank
to the bottom of the filler neck. The empty space in the
tank allows the fuel to expand. Overfilling may result
in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emissions
system.
1. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap.
Note: You can use the fuel window to verify the
presence of gasoline before filling the tank (Figure 9).
2. Slowly add regular, unleaded gasoline until the fuel
reaches the base of the filler neck (Figure 9).
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1. Fuel tank cap
2. Fill opening
3. Filler neck
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1. Fill opening
2. Base of filler neck; do not
fill past here.
Important: Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill the
fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. The
empty space in the tank allows the fuel to expand.
Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage
to the engine.
3. Install the fuel tank cap securely and tighten until it
"clicks". Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the oil
level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the Oil Level
in the Engine Maintenance section.
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Figure 9
4. Base of filler neck; do not
fill past here.
5. Fuel window
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Figure 10
3. Fuel
4. Empty space for fuel
expansion.
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