Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Adding Fuel - Toro MB-1600 Operator's Manual

Operation

Before Operation

Important:
Before operating, check the fuel and
oil level, and remove debris from the machine.
Also, ensure that the area is clear of people and
debris.

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
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Never allow children or untrained people to operate
the machine. Local regulations may restrict the
age of the operator. The owner is responsible for
training all operators and mechanics.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
•
Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that could interfere with the
operation of the machine.
•
Know and mark the locations of all utility lines.
•
Check that the operator's presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate the machine unless they
are functioning properly.
•
Locate the pinch point areas marked on the
machine and keep hands and feet away from
these areas.
•
Do not carry passengers on the machine and keep
bystanders and children out of the operating area.
•
Ensure that the area is clear of bystanders before
operating the machine. Shut off the machine if a
bystander enters the area.
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Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and shut off the engine. Wait for all
movement to stop and allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing
the machine.
Fuel Safety
•
Use extreme care in handling fuel. It is flammable
and its vapors are explosive.
•
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
•
Use only an approved container.
•
Do not remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running or hot.
•
Do not add or drain fuel in an enclosed space.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
•
If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.
•
Do not fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground, away from your vehicle
before filling.
•
Remove the equipment from the truck or trailer
and refuel it while it is on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel from a portable container
rather than a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
•
Keep the fuel-dispenser nozzle in contact with
the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a
nozzle–lock-open device.

Adding 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).
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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
warranty.
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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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