Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Checking The Cooling System; Checking The Hydraulic System; Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro Groundsmaster 4000 Operator's Manual

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Before mowing, always inspect the machine to
ensure that the blades, blade bolts, and cutting
assemblies are in good working condition.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets
to preserve balance.
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Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
throw.
Fuel Safety
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Use extreme care in handling fuel. It is flammable
and its vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Never remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank while
the engine is running or hot.
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Never refuel the machine in an enclosed space.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
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If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.
Checking the Engine-Oil
Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page
Checking the Cooling
System
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the cooling system; refer to
Cooling System (page
Checking the Hydraulic
System
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the hydraulic system; refer to
Hydraulic Fluid (page 71).

Filling the Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
Fuel tank capacity: 79 L (21 US gallons)
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Checking the
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Checking the
Fuel Specification
Important:
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.
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Never use kerosene or gasoline instead of diesel
fuel.
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Never mix kerosene or used engine oil with the
diesel fuel.
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Never keep fuel in containers with zinc plating on
the inside.
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Do not use fuel additives.
Petroleum Diesel
Cetane rating: 45 or higher
Sulfur content: Ultra-low sulfur (<15 ppm)
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