General Information; Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro Greensmaster Flex 21 Service Manual

General Information

Filling the Fuel Tank

DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any
gasoline that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is to
the bottom of the filter screen. This empty
space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and
stay away from an open flame or where
gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
• Always place gasoline containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before
filling.
• Do not fill gasoline 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 gas–powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel the equipment with its 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
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be
used, keep the nozzle in contact with the
rim of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete.
Engine
Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Long–term exposure to vapors can cause
serious injury and illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors
• Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank.
• Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline con-
taining methanol, gasoline containing more than
10% ethanol, gasoline additives, premium gasoline,
or white gas. Engine fuel system damage could re-
sult. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
1. Park mower on a level surface. Make sure engine is
OFF.
2. Clean around fuel tank cap and remove cap from
tank (Fig. 1). Using unleaded gasoline, fill fuel tank to
bottom of filter screen. DO NOT OVER FILL.
3. Install fuel tank cap. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
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1. Fuel tank cap
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WARNING
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Figure 1
2. Fuel gauge
Greensmaster Flex 21