Toro 25450W Operator's Manual page 23

fuel at lower temperatures provides a lower flash point and
cold flow characteristics, which aid in starting the engine and
help prevent clogging the fuel filter.
Using summer-grade fuel above 20° F (-7°C) contributes
toward a longer fuel pump life and increased power compared
to using winter-grade fuel.
WARNING
Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to fuel vapors can cause serious injury
and illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep your face away from the nozzle and the
fuel tank opening.
• Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
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 area.
• 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 30-day supply of fuel.
• Do not operate the machine without the entire
exhaust system in place and in proper working
condition.
In certain conditions, fueling can release static electricity and
cause a spark, which can ignite the fuel vapors. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others and can damage
property.
•
Always place fuel containers on the ground, away from
your vehicle before filling.
•
Do not fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed, because interior carpets or plastic truck
bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss
of any static charge.
•
When practical, remove the equipment from the truck
or trailer, and refuel the equipment with its wheels on
the ground.
•
If refuelling the equipment with its wheels on the ground
is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a truck or
trailer from a portable container rather than from a fuel
dispenser nozzle.
•
If you must use a fuel dispenser nozzle, keep the nozzle in
contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening
at all times until fueling is complete.
Using Biodiesel Fuel
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:
•
The biodiesel portion of the fuel must meet specification
ASTM D6751 or EN14214.
•
The blended fuel composition should meet ASTM D975
or EN590.
•
Biodiesel blends may damage painted surfaces.
•
Use B5 with a biodiesel content of 5% or less in cold
weather.
•
Check seals, hoses, and gaskets that come in contact with
the fuel, as they may degrade over time.
•
The fuel filter may become plugged for a time after
converting to a biodiesel fuel blend.
•
Contact your distributor for more information about
biodiesel fuel.
Storing Fuel
If you store fuel in a storage tank, it can accumulate foreign
material or water. Keep the fuel storage tank outside, and
keep the fuel as cool as possible. Remove water from the fuel
in the storage container at regular intervals.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Note: Fill the fuel tank of the machine at the end of each day
to prevent condensation in the fuel tank.
1. Clean around the fuel-tank cap
the cap from the tank.
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(Figure 19), and remove