Fill Fuel Tank - Toro Groundsmaster 228–D Operator's Manual

The axle housing acts as the reservoir for the system. The
transmission and axle housing are shipped from the factory
with approximately 5 quarts (4.7 l) of SAE 10W-30 engine
oil. However, check level of transmission oil before engine
is first started and daily thereafter.
1. Position machine on a level surface. Place all control in
neutral position and start the engine. Run engine at
lowest possible RPM to purge the system of air. DO
NOT ENGAGE PTO. Cycle steering wheel several
times fully to the left and right. Raise the cutting unit to
extend lift cylinders, aiming steering wheels straight
forward and stop the engine.
2. Remove dipstick cap (Fig. 16) from filler neck and wipe
it with a clean rag. Screw dipstick cap finger-tight onto
filler neck; then remove it and check level of fluid. If
level is not within 1/2 inch (13 mm) from the groove in
the dipstick (Fig. 16), add SAE 10W-30 engine oil, or,
if used, automatic transmission fluid to raise level to
groove mark. Do not overfill.
Figure 16
1. Hydraulic system reservoir fluid/add dipstick cap
Important
When adding transmission fluid to the
hydraulic system, use a funnel with a fine wire screen —
200 mesh or finer — and make sure funnel and
transmission fluid are immaculately clean. This procedure
prevents accidental contamination of the hydraulic system.
3. Thread dipstick fill cap finger-tight onto filler neck. It is
not necessary to tighten cap with a wrench.
4. Check all hoses and fittings for leaks.

Fill Fuel Tank

Danger
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel
vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire
or explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can cause property damage.
Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in
an open area, when the engine is off and is cold.
Wipe up any fuel that spills.
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add fuel
to the fuel tank until the level is 1 in. (25 mm)
below the bottom of the filler neck. This empty
space in the tank allows the fuel to expand.
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 a clean, safety-approved container
and keep the cap in place.
1. Using a clean rag, clean area around fuel tank cap.
2. Remove cap from the fuel tank (Fig. 17).
3. Fill the 8.5 gallon (32 l) tank to within 1 inch (25 mm)
from the bottom of the filler neck with diesel fuel.
4. Install fuel tank cap tightly after filling tank.
Figure 17
1. Fuel tank cap
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