Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Fuel Specification - Toro Reelmaster 3100-D 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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Before you leave the operator's position, do the
following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Disengage and lower the cutting units.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all movement to stop.
– 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
engine quickly.
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Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
functioning properly on the machine.
•
Before mowing, always inspect the machine to
ensure that the cutting units are in good working
condition.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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

Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel with ultra low (<15
ppm) or low (<1000 ppm) sulfur content. Purchase
fuel in quantities that can be used within 180 days
to ensure fuel freshness.
Important:
If you use high-sulfur diesel fuel
(sulfur content 0.50 % (5000 ppm) to 1.0 % (10000
ppm), change the engine oil and oil filter every 75
hours.
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 a lower flash point and cold
flow characteristics, which eases starting and reduces
plugging of the fuel filter.
Using summer-grade fuel above -7°C (20°F)
contributes toward longer fuel pump life and increased
power compared to winter-grade fuel.
Biodiesel
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:
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The biodiesel portion of the fuel must meet
specification ASTM D6751 or EN14214.
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The blended fuel composition should meet ASTM
D975 or EN590.
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Biodiesel blends may damage painted surfaces.
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Use B5 (biodiesel content of 5%) or lesser blends
in cold weather.
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Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel
as they may degrade over time.
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The fuel filter may plug up for a period after
converting to biodiesel blends.
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Contact a distributor for more information on
biodiesel blended fuel.
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