Starting And Stopping The Engine - Toro 23511 Operator's Manual

DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline 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 gasoline
that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed trailer.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to
1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30-day supply of gasoline.
• Do not operate without the entire exhaust
system in place and in proper working condition.
DANGER
In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released, causing a spark which
can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• Do not fill gasoline 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 gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer, and refuel the
equipment with its wheels on the ground.
• If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable
container rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
• If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the traction unit to keep
gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less. For longer
storage drain the fuel tank.
Important: Do not use fuel additives containing
methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to the
gas.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when
mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize varnish deposits in
the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Disengage the cutting blades, stop the engine, wait for
all moving parts to stop, and turn off the engine switch.
2. Allow the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove it (Figure
14).
Note: The cap is tethered to the fuel tank.
4. Add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank until the level
is just inside the mesh filter basket.
Important: This space in the tank allows gasoline
to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
5. Install the fuel tank cap securely.
6. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Starting and Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
1. Move the choke lever to the left if you are starting a
cold engine.
2. Move the throttle lever midway between the slow
(turtle) and fast (rabbit) positions.
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Figure 14