Adding Fuel - Toro 03431 Operator's Manual

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1. Clearance
5. Install the dipstick and the oil fill cap. Close the
hood.
6. Start and run the engine at idle for 30 seconds. Shut
the engine off. Wait 30 seconds and check the oil
level. If needed, add oil to raise the level to the Full
mark on the dipstick.

Adding Fuel

Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuel 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.
Fuel tank capacity: 6.5 gallons (24.6 l)
Use summer grade diesel fuel (No. 2-D) at temperatures
above 20° F (-7° C) and winter grade (No. 1-D or
No. 1-D/2-D blend) below that temperature. Use of
winter grade fuel at lower temperatures provides lower
flash point and cold flow characteristics which will ease
starting and reduce fuel filter plugging.
Use of summer grade fuel above 20° F (-7° C) will
contribute 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.
Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep face away from nozzle and fuel tank or
conditioner opening.
• Keep fuel away from eyes and skin.
Biodiesel Ready
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:
• The biodiesel portion of the fuel must meet
specification ASTM D6751 or EN14214.
• The blended fuel composition should meet ASTM
D975 or EN590.
• Painted surfaces may be damaged by biodiesel
blends.
• Use B5 (biodiesel content of 5%) or lesser blends
in cold weather.
• Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as
they may be degraded over time.
• Fuel filter plugging may be expected for a time after
converting to biodiesel blended.
• Contact your distributor if you wish for more
information on biodiesel.
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