Toro GROUNDSMASTER 1000L Operator's Manual page 12

Before Operating
times fully to the left and right. Raise the cut-
ting unit to extend the lift cylinders, aiming
steering wheels straight forward and stop the
engine.
2. Remove the dipstick cap (Fig. 5) from filler
neck and wipe it with a clean cloth. Screw the
dipstick cap finger-tight onto filler neck; then
remove it and check the level of fluid. If the
level is not within 1/2 inch (13 mm) from the
groove in the dipstick (Fig. 5), add SAE
10W–30 engine oil, or, if used, automatic trans-
mission fluid to raise the level to groove mark.
Do not overfill.
IMPORTANT: When adding transmission
fluid to the hydraulic system, use a funnel
with a fine wire screen—200 mesh or finer—
and make sure funnel and transmission fluid
are immaculately clean. This procedure pre-
vents accidental contamination of the
hydraulic system.
1. Hydraulic system reservoir fluid/add dipstick cap
3. Thread the dipstick fill cap finger-tight onto
filler neck. It is not necessary to tighten cap
with a wrench.
4. Check all hoses and fittings for leaks.
FILL THE FUEL TANK
THE TORO COMPANY STRONGLY RECOM-
MENDS THE USE OF FRESH, CLEAN,
UNLEADED REGULAR GRADE GASOLINE IN
TORO GASOLINE POWERED PRODUCTS.
UNLEADED GASOLINE BURNS CLEANER,
EXTENDS ENGINE LIFE, AND PROMOTES
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Figure 5
GOOD STARTING BY REDUCING THE BUILD-
UP OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER DEPOSITS.
LEADED GASOLINE CAN BE USED IF
UNLEADED IS NOT AVAILABLE. MINIMUM
OCTANE RATING OF 87.
NOTE: NEVER USE METHANOL, GASOLINE
CONTAINING METHANOL, GASOLINE
CONTAINING MORE THAN 10%
ETHANOL, GASOLINE ADDITIVES, OR
WHITE GAS BECAUSE ENGINE FUEL
SYSTEM DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
Because fuel is flammable, caution must be used
when storing or handling it. Do not fill the fuel
tank while the engine is running, hot or when the
machine is in an enclosed area. Vapors may
build up and be ignited by a spark or flame
source many feet away. DO NOT SMOKE
while filling the fuel tank to prevent the possibil-
ity of an explosion. Always fill the fuel tank
outside and wipe up any spilled fuel before start-
ing the engine. Use a funnel or spout to prevent
spilling, and fill the tank no higher than 2.5 cm
(one inch) below top of the tank, (bottom of the
filler neck). DO NOT OVER FILL.
Store fuel in a clean safety approved container
and keep the cap on the container. Keep fuel in
a cool, well-ventilated place; never in an
enclosed area such as a hot storage shed. To
assure volatility, do not buy more than a 30-day
supply of gasoline, or a 6-month supply of diesel
fuel.
Since many children like the smell of gasoline,
keep it out of their reach because the fumes are
explosive and dangerous to inhale.
1. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap.
DANGER