Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Checking The Cooling System; Checking The Hydraulic System; Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro 30635 Operator's Manual

Checking the Engine-Oil Level

Before you start the engine and use the machine, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Engine-Oil Level (page 44).

Checking the Cooling System

Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the
cooling system; refer to Checking the Cooling System (page
52).
Checking the Hydraulic
System
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the
hydraulic system; refer to
55).

Filling the Fuel Tank

Recommended Fuel
Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels with low 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: 79 L (21 US gallons)
Using summer-grade diesel fuel (Number 2-D) at
temperatures above -7°C (20°F) and winter-grade diesel fuel
(Number 1-D or Number 1-D/2-D blend) below -7°C (20°F
). Using winter-grade fuel at lower temperatures provides a
lower flash point and cold-flow characteristics which will ease
starting and reduce fuel-filter plugging.
Using summer-grade fuel above -7°C (20°F) 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.
Checking the
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid (page
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, and 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 blends.
•
Contact your distributor if you wish for more information
on biodiesel.
Note: If possible, fill the fuel tank after each use; this
minimizes possible buildup of condensation inside the fuel
tank.
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