Operation; Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro Power Clear 821 R-C 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
•
For electric-start models only: Use extension
cords and receptacles as specified in the manual.
Inspect the electrical cord before plugging it into
a power source. If the cord is damaged, replace
it. Unplug the power cord whenever you are not
starting the machine.
•
Wear appropriate clothing, including eye
protection; long pants; substantial, slip-resistant
footwear; and hearing protection. Tie back long
hair, secure loose clothing, and do not wear loose
jewelry.
•
Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the
machine, and remove all doormats, sleds, boards,
wires, and other foreign objects.
•
If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged,
illegible, or missing, repair or replace it before
beginning operation. Also, tighten any loose
fasteners.
Fuel Safety
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 fuel tank outdoors when the engine is cold.
Replace the fuel cap securely and 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.
•
When fuel is in the tank, tip the machine only as
directed in the instructions.
•
If you spill fuel on your clothing, change your
clothing immediately.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Type
Minimum octane rating
Ethanol
Methanol
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether)
Oil
Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30 days old), fuel
from a reputable source.
Fill the fuel tank as shown in
above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
Important:
For best results, purchase only the
quantity of fuel that you expect to use in 30 days.
Otherwise, add fuel stabilizer/conditioner to fresh
fuel as directed by the fuel-stabilizer/conditioner
manufacturer.
9
Unleaded gasoline
87 (US) or 91 (research
octane; outside the US)
No more than 10% by volume
None
Less than 15% by volume
Do not add to the fuel
Figure 10; do not fill
Figure 10
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