Operation; Before Operation Safety; Filling The Fuel Tank; Performing Daily Maintenance - Toro Greensmaster 04358 Operator's Manual

Operation

Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Never allow children or untrained people to
operate or service the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator. The owner
is responsible for training all operators and
mechanics.
•
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
•
Know how to stop the machine and shut off the
engine quickly.
•
Check that operator-presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate the machine unless they
are functioning properly.
•
Before mowing, always inspect the machine to
ensure that the cutting units are in good working
condition.
•
Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
throw.
Fuel Safety
•
Use extreme care in handling fuel. It is flammable
and its vapors are explosive.
•
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
•
Use only an approved fuel container.
•
Never remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank while
the engine is running or hot.
•
Never refuel the machine in an enclosed space.
•
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.
•
If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.

Filling the Fuel Tank

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Fuel tank capacity: 26.6 L (7 US gallons)
•
Recommended Fuel:
– For best results, use only clean, fresh (less
than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 87 or higher ((R+M)/2 rating
method).
– Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol
(gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether) by volume is acceptable. Ethanol and
MTBE are not the same. Gasoline with 15%
ethanol (E15) by volume is not approved for
use. Never use gasoline that contains more
than 10% ethanol by volume, such as E15
(contains 15% ethanol), E20 (contains 20%
ethanol), or E85 (contains up to 85% ethanol).
Using unapproved gasoline may cause
performance problems and/or engine damage,
which may not be covered under the warranty.
– Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
– Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless you use a
fuel stabilizer.
– Do not add oil to gasoline.
Important:
Do not use fuel additives other than
a fuel stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use fuel
stabilizers with an alcohol base such as ethanol,
methanol, or isopropanol.
1. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it
(Figure 22).
1. Fuel-tank cap
2. Add unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank
until the level is 25 mm (1 inch) below the bottom
of the filler neck.
This space in the tank allows the fuel to expand.
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
3. Install the cap.
Note:
You will hear a click sound when the cap
is secure.
4. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
following procedures:
•
Check the engine-oil level—refer to
Engine Oil (page
19
Figure 22
Checking the
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