Filling The Fuel Tank; During Operation; During Operation Safety - Toro Power Max 826 OXE Operator's Manual

DANGER
Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others.
• To prevent a static charge from igniting the
fuel, place the container and/or machine on
the ground before filling, not in a vehicle
or on an object.
• Fill the tank outdoors when the engine is
cold. Wipe up spills.
• Do not handle fuel when smoking or
around an open flame or sparks.
• Store fuel in an approved fuel container,
out of the reach of children.
• Do not tip the machine either forward
or backward with fuel in the fuel tank;
otherwise, fuel may leak out of the
machine.

Filling the Fuel Tank

•
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).
•
Oxygenated fuel with up to 10% ethanol or 15%
MTBE by volume is acceptable.
•
Do not use ethanol blends of gasoline (such
as E15 or E85) with more than 10% ethanol by
volume. Performance problems and/or engine
damage may result 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.
Do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank
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Note:
For best results, purchase only the quantity
of fuel that you expect to use in 30 days. Otherwise,
you may add fuel stabilizer to newly purchased fuel to
keep it fresh for up to 6 months.

During Operation

During Operation Safety

•
A rotating auger can injure hands or feet. Stay
behind the handles and away from the discharge
opening while operating the machine. Keep your
face, hands, feet, and any other part of your
body or clothing away from moving or rotating
parts.
•
Never direct the discharge toward people or areas
where property damage can occur.
•
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm
hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
•
Exercise extreme caution when operating on
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slopes.
•
Never operate the machine without good visibility
or light.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Look behind and use care when backing up with
the machine.
•
When not actively clearing snow, disengage power
to the auger.
•
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert
for hidden hazards or traffic.
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