Adding Fuel - Toro 07359 Operator's Manual

Higher pressures should be used for heavier payloads at
higher speeds. Do not exceed the maximum pressure.

Adding Fuel

The engine runs on clean, fresh diesel fuel with a minimum
cetane 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, allowing easier starts and
lessening the chances of chemical separation of the fuel due
to lower temperatures.
Use of summer grade diesel fuel above 20 F (–7 C) will
contribute toward longer life of the fuel pump components.
Important: Never use kerosene or gasoline in place of
diesel fuel. Failure to observe this caution will damage
the engine.
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 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.
• Do not operate without 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 fuel-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.
Filling the Fuel Tank
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 6.5 gallons (24.5 l).
1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.
2. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap (Figure 10).
1. Empty
2. Full
3. Needle
3. Remove the fuel tank cap.
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Figure 10
4. Fuel gauge
5. Fuel tank cap