Adding Fuel - Toro 30487TC Operator's Manual

Fuel Safety
DANGER
In certain conditions, fuel is extremely flammable
and highly explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel
can burn you and others and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area, when
the engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed trailer.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay away
from an open flame or where fuel fumes may be
ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in an approved container and keep it
out of the reach of children. Never buy more
than a 180-day supply of fuel.
• Do not operate the machine without the entire
exhaust system in place and in proper working
condition.
WARNING
Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep your hands and face away from the nozzle
and the fuel-tank opening.
• Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the fuel tank
while the engine is running.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground and away from your vehicle before filling.
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Remove the equipment from the truck or trailer and add
fuel to it while it is on the ground. If this is not possible,
then add fuel using a portable container rather than from
a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the fuel-dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
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If you spill fuel on your clothing, change your clothing
immediately.
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Fill the fuel tank until the fuel level is 25 mm (1 inch)
below the bottom of the filler neck. Do not overfill the
fuel tank. Replace the fuel-tank cap and tighten it securely.

Adding Fuel

Recommended Fuel
Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel with ultra low (<15
ppm) sulfur content meeting ASTM D 975 or EN 590
specifications. The minimum cetane rating should be 40.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 180 days
to ensure fuel freshness.
Important: Use of non-ultra low sulfur fuel causes
damage to the engine emission system.
Fuel tank capacity: 43.5 L (11.5 US gallons)
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 must be 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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Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as they
may be degraded over time.
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Fuel filter plugging may be expected for a time after
converting to biodiesel blended fuel.
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Contact your distributor if you wish more information
on biodiesel.
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