Toro Groundsmaster 3500-G Operator's Manual page 20

performance problems and/or engine damage
which may not be covered under warranty.
– Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
– Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or
fuel containers over the winter unless a fuel
stabilizer is used.
– Do not add oil to gasoline.
Important:
Do not use fuel additives other than
a fuel stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use fuel
stabilizers with an alcohol base such as ethanol,
methanol, or isopropanol.
1. Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap
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2. Remove the fuel-tank cap.
3. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. Do
not overfill. Install the cap.
4. To prevent a fire hazard, wipe up any spilled fuel.
Figure 21
1. Fuel-tank cap
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.
• Before removing the fuel-tank
cap, make sure that the vehicle is
positioned on a level surface. Open
the fuel-tank cap slowly.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open
area, when the engine is cold. Wipe
(Figure
up any fuel that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an
enclosed trailer.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely
full. Add fuel to the fuel tank until the
level is 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch)
below the bottom of the filler neck.
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 fumes may be ignited by
a spark.
• Store fuel in an approved container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
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Never buy more than a 30-day supply
of fuel.
• Do not operate without entire exhaust
system in place and in proper working
condition.
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