Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Fuel Specification - Toro Greensmaster TriFlex 3400 Operator's Manual

Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
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Never allow children or untrained people to
operate or service the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator. The owner
is responsible for training all operators and
mechanics.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
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Engage the parking brake, shut off the machine,
remove the key, and wait for all movement to stop
before you leave the operator's position. Allow
the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing,
cleaning, or storing it.
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Know how to stop the machine and shut off the
machine quickly.
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Check that operator-presence controls, safety
switches, and safety protective devices are
attached and functioning properly. Do not operate
the machine unless they are functioning properly.
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Before mowing, always inspect the machine to
ensure that the cutting units are in good working
condition.
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Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
throw.
Fuel Safety
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Use extreme care in handling fuel. It is flammable
and its vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Do not remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running or hot.
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Do not add or drain fuel in an enclosed space.
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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.
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If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.

Fuel Specification

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Fuel tank capacity: 22.7 L (6 U.S. gallons)
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Recommended Fuel:
– For best results, use only clean, fresh diesel
fuel or biodiesel fuels with low (<500 ppm)
or ultra low (<15 ppm) sulfur content. The
minimum cetane rating should be 40. Purchase
fuel in quantities that can be used within 180
days to ensure fuel freshness.
– Use summer-grade diesel fuel (No. 2-D)
at temperatures above -7° C (20° F) and
winter-grade (No. 1-D or No. 1-D/2-D blend)
below that temperature. Using winter-grade
fuel at lower temperatures provides lower flash
point and cold flow characteristics that will
ease starting and reduce fuel filter plugging.
Note:
Using summer-grade fuel above -7°
C (20° F) will contribute toward longer fuel
pump life and increased power compared to
winter-grade fuel.
– This machine can also use a biodiesel
blended fuel of up to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80%
petrodiesel). The petrodiesel portion should be
low or 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 blends.
◊ Contact your authorized Toro distributor for
more information on biodiesel.
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