Fuel Specification; Using Stabilizer/Conditioner; Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro 34215 Operator's Manual

Testing the Starter Interlock
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Move the machine to a level surface.
2. Chock the wheels of the machine.
3. Disconnect the spark-plug wires.
4. Release the parking brake.
5. With the motion-control lever in the N
position turn the key to the S
Note:
The starter must not rotate the engine.
•
If the starter rotates the engine of your
machine—the machine does not pass
this test, do not operate it. Contact your
authorized Toro distributor.
•
If the starter does not rotate the engine—the
machine does pass the test: engage the
parking brake, connect the spark-plug wire
to the spark plug, and remove the chock(s)
from the wheels.

Fuel Specification

Petroleum
Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87
fuel or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
Use an unleaded-gasoline blend 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
Ethanol
not approved for use. Never use gasoline that
blended
contains more than 10% ethanol by volume, such
fuel
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 warranty.
Important:
For best results, use only clean, fresh
fuel (less than 30 days old).
•
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.
Using
Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to
provide the following benefits:
Important:
Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
EUTRAL
position.
TART
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Add the correct amount of fuel 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

Fuel tank capacity: 6.1 L (1.6 US gallons)
Note:
Refueling the engine is difficult when using a
larger refueling container such as a container with a
19 L (5 US gal) capacity.
To make fueling the machine easier, use a 4 to 8 L (1
to 2 US gal) fuel container and a funnel.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and shut
off the engine.
2. Allow the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it
(Figure 16).
Figure 16
4. Fill the tank with fuel
mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) from the top of the tank. Do
not fill into the filler neck of the tank.
Important:
Do not fill the tank more than
6 mm (1/4 inch) from the top of the tank
because the fuel needs room to expand.
5. Install the fuel-tank cap securely.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
(Figure 16) to within 6 to 13
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