Performing Pre-Starting Checks - Toro 41593 Operator's Manual

DANGER
In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released causing a spark which
can ignite the fuel vapors. A fire or explosion from
fuel can burn you and others and can damage
property.
• Always place fuel containers on the ground away
from your vehicle before filling.
• Do not fill fuel 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 fuel dispenser
nozzle.
• If a fuel dispenser nozzle must be used, keep the
nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete.
Important: Your engine runs on No. 2-D or 1-D
automotive-type diesel fuel with a minimum cetane
rating of 40.
Note: Your engine may require a higher cetane-rated
fuel if you operate the machine at high altitudes or in low
atmospheric temperatures.
Using Biodiesel Fuel
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 blends.
•
Contact your distributor if you wish for more information
on biodiesel.
Filling the Fuel Tank
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 40 L (10.6 US gallons).
Note: The fuel tank contains a gauge which shows the fuel
level; check it frequently.
1. Position the sprayer on a level surface.
2. Set the parking brake, stop the pump, stop the engine,
remove the ignition key, and allow the engine to cool.
3. Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap (Figure 20).
1. Fuel gauge
4. Remove the fuel-tank cap.
5. Fill the tank to about 2.5 cm (1 inch) below the top of
the tank, (bottom of the filler neck).
Note: This space in the tank allows fuel to expand.
Do not overfill.
6. Install the fuel tank cap securely.
7. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.
Performing Pre-Starting
Checks
Check the following items each time you begin using the
sprayer for the day:
•
Check the tire pressure.
Note: These tires are different than car tires; they require
less pressure to minimize turf compaction and damage.
•
Check all fluid levels and add the appropriate amount of
specified fluids, if any are found to be low.
•
Check the brake pedal operation.
•
Check to see that the lights are working.
•
With the engine off, check for oil leaks, loose parts, and
any other noticeable malfunctions.
If any of the above items are not correct, notify your mechanic
or check with your supervisor before taking the sprayer out
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Figure 20
2. Fuel-tank cap