Adding Fuel - Toro CM-1258Y-SD Operator's Manual

Adding Fuel

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Use only ultra-low sulfur (< 15 ppm) diesel fuel.
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Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days
to ensure fuel freshness.
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Use summer-grade diesel fuel (Number 2-D) at
temperatures above -7°C (20°F) and winter-grade diesel
fuel (Number 1-D or Number 1-D/2-D blend) below
-7°C (20°F ).
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Never mix kerosene, used engine oil, or residual fuels
with the diesel fuel.
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Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel containers
over the winter.
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Fuel additives are not recommended. Some fuel additives
may cause poor engine performance.
DANGER
In certain conditions, diesel fuel is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from diesel can burn you and others and can
damage property.
Use only diesel fuel. Filling the fuel tank with
gasoline may result in a fire.
• Fill the fuel tank and store fuel in a
well-ventilated area.
• Never refuel the fuel tank while the engine is
running.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add fuel
until it is at the same level as the red ring. 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 may be ignited
by a spark.
• Store diesel 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 the 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 fuel the equipment
with the 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 you must use 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.
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 your face away from the nozzle and the
fuel tank or conditioner opening.
• Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
Diesel Fuel Specifications
Important: Do not mix oil with diesel.
Diesel fuel should comply with the following specification.
The table lists 7 worldwide specifications for diesel fuels.
Diesel Fuel Specifications
Number 2-D, Number
1-D, ASTM D975-94
Ultra-low Sulfur (< 15 ppm)
EN590:96
ISO 8217 DMX
BS 2869-A1 or A2
JIS K2204 Grade Number 2
KSM-2610
GB252
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