Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Breaking In A New Machine - Toro 74722 Operator's Manual

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DANGER

In certain conditions during fueling, static

electricity can be released, causing a spark that can

ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion from

gasoline can burn you and others and can damage

property.

• Always place gasoline containers on the ground

away from your vehicle before filling.

• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or

on a truck or trailer bed, because interior carpets

or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the

container and slow the loss of any static charge.

• When practical, remove gas-powered equipment

from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment

with its wheels on the ground.

• If this is not possible, then refuel such

equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable

container rather than from a gasoline-dispenser

nozzle.

• If you must use a gasoline-dispenser nozzle,

keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the

fuel tank or container opening at all times until

fueling is complete.

WARNING

Gasoline 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 gas tank or

conditioner bottle opening.

• Avoid contact with skin; wash off spills with

soap and water.

Using Stabilizer/Conditioner

Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide

the following benefits:

•

Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less.

For longer storage it is recommended that the fuel tank

be drained.

•

Cleans the engine while it runs.

•

Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel system,

which causes hard starting.

Important: Do not use fuel additives containing

methanol or ethanol.

Add the correct amount of gasoline stabilizer/conditioner

to the gasoline.

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

Note: Ensure that the engine is shut off and the

motion-control levers are in the P

Note: You can use the fuel window to verify the presence of

gasoline before filling the tank

Important: Do not overfill the 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, damage to the engine, or damage

to the emissions system.