Performing Daily Maintenance; Fuel Specification; Fuel Tank Capacity; Adding Fuel - Toro Reelmaster 5010-H Operator's Manual

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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.
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
Each Use/Daily procedures listed in
(page 45).

Fuel Specification

Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels with
low (<500 ppm) or ultra low (<15 ppm) sulfur content.
The minimum cetane rating should be 40. Purchase
fuel in quantities that can be used within 180 days
to ensure fuel freshness.
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.
Use of winter grade fuel at lower temperatures
provides lower flash point and cold flow characteristics
which eases starting and reduces fuel filter plugging.
Use of summer grade fuel above -7°C (20°F)
contributes toward longer fuel pump life and increased
power compared to winter grade fuel.
Important:
Do not use kerosene or gasoline
instead of diesel fuel. Failure to observe this
caution damages the engine.
Biodiesel Ready
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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Painted surfaces may be damaged by biodiesel
blends.
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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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Fuel Tank Capacity

53 L (14 US gallons)

Adding Fuel

1.
Maintenance
2.
3.
1. Fuel-tank cap
4.
5.
Checking the Interlock
Switches
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
If safety interlock switches are disconnected
or damaged, the machine could operate
unexpectedly, causing personal injury.
• Do not tamper with the interlock switches.
• Check the operation of the interlock
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Fuel filter plugging may be expected for a time
after converting to biodiesel blended.
Contact your distributor if you wish for more
information on biodiesel.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, shut off the engine, and remove
the key.
Using a clean rag, clean the area around the
fuel-tank cap.
Remove the cap from the fuel tank
Figure 45
Fill the tank until the level is to the bottom of the
filler neck with diesel fuel.
Install fuel-tank cap tightly after filling tank.
Note:
If possible, fill the fuel tank after each use.
This minimizes possible buildup of condensation
inside the fuel tank.
CAUTION
switches daily and replace any damaged
switches before operating the machine.
(Figure 45).
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