Toro 4045 Operator's Manual page 62

cold flow characteristics which will ease starting and reduce
fuel filter plugging.
Using summer grade fuel above -7° C (20° F) will contribute
toward longer fuel pump life and increased power compared
to winter grade fuel.
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 fuel away from eyes and skin.
Using Biodiesel Fuel
This machine can also use a biodiesel blended fuel of up
to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petrodiesel). The petrodiesel
portion must be ultra low sulfur. Observe the following
precautions:
•
The biodiesel portion of the fuel must 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 content of 5%) or lesser blends in cold
weather.
•
Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as they
may be degraded over time.
•
Fuel filter plugging may be expected for a time after
converting to biodiesel blended.
•
Contact your dealer for more information about biodiesel.
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.
•
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 equipment from the truck or
trailer, and refuel the equipment with its tracks 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 you are using 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.
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.
• Do not fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed trailer.
• Do not 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. Do not buy more
than a 30-day supply of fuel.
• Do not operate without entire exhaust system in
place and in proper working condition.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Using a clean rag, clean the area around fuel-tank cap.
3. Remove the cap from the fuel tank
1. Fuel-tank cap
4. Fill the tank until the level is to the bottom of the filler
neck with diesel fuel.
5. Install fuel tank cap tightly.
Note: If possible, fill the fuel tank after each use. This
will minimize possible buildup of condensation inside
the fuel tank.
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(Figure 66).
Figure 66