Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro 04510 Operator's Manual

1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Unscrew the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag.
3. Screw the dipstick into the tube and make sure it is
seated fully (Figure
1. Dipstick
4. Unscrew the dipstick out of the tube and check the
oil level.
5. If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap from the
valve cover and pour oil into the opening in the valve
cover until the oil level is up to the F
dipstick. Add the oil slowly and check the level often
during this process. Do not overfill.
Important: Check the oil level every 8 operating
hours or daily.
6. Install the filler cap and dipstick firmly in place.

Filling the Fuel Tank

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Fuel tank capacity: 26.6 L (7 US gallons)
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Recommended Fuel:
– For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than 30
days old), unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
– Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol)
or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by
volume is acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are not the
same. Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by volume
is not approved for use. Never use gasoline that
contains more than 10% ethanol by volume,
such as E15 (contains 15% ethanol), E20 (contains
20% ethanol), or E85 (contains up to 85% ethanol).
Using unapproved gasoline may cause performance
problems and/or engine damage, which may not be
covered under the warranty.
– Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
– Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless you use a fuel
stabilizer.
– Do not add oil to gasoline.
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2. Filler cap
mark on the
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Important: Do not use fuel additives other than a fuel
stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use fuel stabilizers with an
alcohol base such as ethanol, methanol, or isopropanol.
DANGER
In certain conditions, fuel is extremely flammable
and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel
can burn you and others and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when
the engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed trailer.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add fuel
to the fuel tank until the level is 1 inch (25 mm)
below the bottom of the filler neck. This empty
space in the tank allows fuel to expand.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay away
from an open flame or where fumes may be
ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in an approved container and keep it
out of the reach of children. Never buy more
than a 30-day supply of fuel.
• Do not operate without the entire exhaust
system in place and in proper working condition.
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 the machine from the
truck or trailer and refuel the machine with its
wheels on the ground.
• If this is not possible, then refuel the machine
on a truck or trailer from a portable container
rather than from a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
• If you must use a fuel-dispenser nozzle, keep the
nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete.
1. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it
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