Adding Fuel - Toro 323 Operator's Manual

properly. Do not operate the machine unless they
are functioning properly.
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Locate the pinch-point areas marked on the
machine and attachments; keep your hands and
feet away from these areas.
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Before operating the machine with an attachment,
ensure that the attachment is properly installed
and that it is a genuine Toro attachment. Read all
the attachment manuals.
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Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories
and attachments you need to properly and safely
perform the job.
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Have the property or work area marked for buried
lines and other objects, and do not dig in marked
areas; note the location of unmarked objects and
structures, such as underground storage tanks,
wells, and septic systems.
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Inspect the area where you will use the equipment
and remove all debris.
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Ensure that the area is clear of bystanders before
operating the machine. Stop the machine if
anyone enters the area.
Fuel Safety
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Use extreme care when 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.
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Do not fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground, away from your vehicle
before filling.
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Remove the equipment from the truck or trailer
and refuel it while it is on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel from a portable container
rather than a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the fuel-dispenser nozzle in contact with
the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a
nozzle lock-open device.

Adding Fuel

Recommended Fuel
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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).
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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.
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Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
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Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless you use a fuel
stabilizer.
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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).
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