Using Stabilizer/Conditioner; Filling The Fuel Tank; Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Breaking In A New Machine - Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual

Using
Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to
provide the following benefits:
•
Keeps fuel fresh during storage of 90 days or less
(drain the fuel tank when storing the machine for
more than 90 days)
•
Cleans the engine while it runs
•
Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel
system, which causes hard starting
Important:
Do not use fuel additives
containing methanol or ethanol.
Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner
to the fuel.
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh fuel. To minimize
the chance of varnish deposits in the fuel system,
use fuel stabilizer at all times.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Note:
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Fill the
fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. The empty
space in the tank allows the fuel to expand.
1. Park the machine on level ground.
2. Shut the engine off and engage the parking
brake.
3. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it.
4. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck.
Note:
Ensure that there is empty space in the
tank to allow the gasoline to expand; refer to
(Figure 4).
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

Breaking in a New Machine

New engines take time to develop full power. Mower
decks and drive systems have higher friction when
new, placing additional load on the engine. Allow
40 to 50 hours of break-in time for new machines to
develop full power and best performance.

Think Safety First

Please read all safety instructions and symbols in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help
you or bystanders avoid injury.
Operating the machine on wet grass or steep
slopes can cause sliding and loss of control.
• Do not operate on slopes greater than 15
• Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
• Do not operate the machine near water.
Wheels dropping over edges can cause
rollovers, which may result in serious injury,
death, or drowning.
Do not operate the machine near drop-offs.
1. Safe Zone—use the
2. Danger Zone—use a
34).
This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operator's ear and
can cause hearing loss through extended
periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
16
DANGER
degrees.
slopes.
DANGER
Figure 7
machine here on slopes
less than 15 degrees or
flat areas.
walk-behind mower and/or
a hand trimmer on slopes
greater than 15 degrees,
near drop-offs and water.
CAUTION
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3. Water