Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Performing Daily Maintenance; Filling The Fuel Tank - Toro LT-F3000 Operator's Manual

Operation

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
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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.
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Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
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Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all movement to stop before you leave the
operator's position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
Know how to stop the machine and shut off the
engine quickly.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
functioning properly on the machine.
•
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
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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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Do not remove the fuel cap or fill the fuel tank
while the engine is running or hot.
•
Do not add or drain fuel in an enclosed space.
•
Do not 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.
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
Each Use/Daily procedures listed in
(page 32).

Filling the Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L (11.9 US gallons)
Fuel Specification
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.
•
Never keep fuel in containers with zinc plating on
the inside.
•
Do not use fuel additives.
Petroleum Diesel
Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels with
low (<500 ppm) or ultra-low (<15 ppm) sulfur content.
The minimum cetane rating should be 40. Purchase
fuel in quantities that can be used within 180 days
to ensure fuel freshness.
Use summer-grade diesel fuel (Number 2-D) at
temperatures above -7°C (20°F) and winter-grade
diesel fuel (Number 1-D or Number 1-D/2-D blend)
below -7°C (20°F). Using winter-grade fuel at lower
temperatures provides a lower flash point and
cold-flow characteristics, which will ease starting and
reduce fuel-filter plugging.
Using summer-grade fuel above -7°C (20°F) will
contribute toward longer fuel-pump life and increased
power compared to winter-grade fuel.
Adding Fuel
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2. Using a clean rag, clean the area around the
fuel-tank cap.
3. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
4. Fill the tank until the level is to the bottom of the
filler neck with fuel.
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Maintenance