Adding Fuel; During Operation Safety - Toro TX 427 Operation And Safety Manual

all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a
nozzle lock-open device.

Adding Fuel

Recommended 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).
•
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.
•
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.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to keep
the fuel fresh longer when used as directed by the
fuel-stabilizer manufacturer.
Important:
Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh
fuel as directed by the fuel-stabilizer manufacturer.
Filling the Fuel Tank(s)
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the
loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow
the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it
(Figure 3).
1. Fuel-tank cap
4. Add fuel to the tank until the level is 6 to 13 mm
(1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the bottom of the filler
neck.
Important:
This space in the tank allows
fuel to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
5. Install the fuel-tank cap securely, turning it until
it clicks.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
During Operation

During Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Do not carry a load with the arms raised. Always
carry loads close to the ground.
•
Do not exceed the rated operating capacity, as the
machine may become unstable, which may result
in loss of control.
•
Use only Toro-approved attachments and
accessories. Attachments can change the stability
and the operating characteristics of the machine.
•
For machines with a platform:
– Lower the loader arms before stepping off the
platform.
– Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting
your foot on the ground. If you lose control of
the machine, step off the platform and away
from the machine.
– Do not place your feet under the platform.
– Do not move the machine unless you are
standing with both feet on the platform and your
hands are holding onto the reference bars.
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Figure 3
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