Adding Fuel; Hour Meter - Toro BC-25 Operator's Manual

Adding Fuel

Use unleaded gasoline (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded,
regular gasoline may be used if unleaded is not available.
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 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.
• 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.
Important: Do not use methanol, gasoline containing
methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol
because the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix
oil with gasoline.
Using Stabilizer/Conditioner
Use a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to provide
the following benefits:
•
Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less.
For longer storage it is recommended that the fuel tank
be drained.
•
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 gas stabilizer/conditioner to the
gas.
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when
mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance of varnish
deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at all times.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Park the machine on a level surface, and stop the
engine.
2. Allow the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove it (Figure 7).
1. Fuel tank cap
4. Add unleaded 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.
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, turning it until it clicks.
6. Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.

Hour Meter

The hour meter records the number of hours the engine has
operated. It operates when the engine is running.
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Figure 7
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