Chapter 5: Operation; Before Operation; Performing Daily Maintenance; Fuel - Toro 03952 Operator's Manual

Before Operation

Performing Daily Maintenance

Before starting the machine each day, perform the Each Use/Daily procedures listed in the
Maintenance Schedule.

Fuel

Fuel Specifications
Use only ultra-low sulphur diesel fuel. Fuel with higher rates of sulfur degrades the
diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), which causes operational problems and shortens the
service life of engine components.
Failure to observe the following cautions may damage the engine.
• Never use kerosene or gasoline instead of diesel fuel.
• Never mix kerosene or used engine oil with the diesel fuel.
• Never keep fuel in containers with zinc plating on the inside.
• Do not use fuel additives.
Petroleum Diesel
Type
Sulfur content
Minimum Cetane Rating
3464-482 A
IMPORTANT
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.
Ultra low (<15 ppm)
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