Operation; Adding Fuel; Biodiesel Ready - Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Adding Fuel

The engine runs on clean, fresh diesel fuel with a minimum
octane rating of 40. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within 30 days to ensure fuel freshness.
Use summer grade diesel fuel (No. 2-D) at temperatures
above 20° F (-7° C) and winter grade diesel fuel (No. 1-D or
No. 1-D/2-D blend) below 20° F (-7° C). Use of winter grade
diesel fuel at lower temperatures provides lower flash point
and pour point characteristics, therefore easing startability and
lessening chances of chemical separation of the fuel due to
lower temperatures (wax appearance, which may plug filters).
Use of summer grade diesel fuel above 20° F (-7° C) will
contribute toward longer life of the pump components.
Important: Do not use kerosene or gasoline instead of
diesel fuel. Failure to observe this caution will damage
the engine.
WARNING
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 gas tank or
conditioner opening.
• Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
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 on level ground, 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. Fill
the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck.
The empty space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand. Overfilling may result in fuel leakage
or damage to the engine or emission system (if
equipped).
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay away
from an open flame or where fuel 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.
• 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.

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 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 contend of 5%) or lesser blend in cold
weather.
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