Before Operation; Before Operation Safety; Adding Fuel - Toro TX 1300 Operator's Manual

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

Before Operation

Before Operation Safety

General Safety
•
Never allow children or untrained people to
operate or service the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age or require certified training 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 decals.
•
Always engage the parking brake (if equipped),
shut off the engine, remove the key, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and allow the machine
to cool before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or
storing the machine.
•
Know how to stop the machine and shut off the
engine quickly.
•
Check that the safety switches, and shields are
attached and functioning properly. Do not operate
the machine unless they are functioning properly.
•
Locate the pinch-point areas marked on the
machine and attachments; keep your hands and
feet away from these areas.
•
Before operating the machine with an attachment,
ensure that the attachment is properly installed.
Read all the attachment manuals.
•
Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories
and attachments you need to properly and safely
perform the job.
•
Have the property or work area marked for buried
lines and other objects, and do not dig in marked
areas; note the location of unmarked objects and
structures, such as underground storage tanks,
wells, and septic systems.
•
Inspect the area where you will use the equipment
for uneven surfaces and hidden hazards.
•
Ensure that the area is clear of bystanders before
operating the machine. Stop the machine if a
bystander enters the area.
Fuel Safety
•
Use extreme care when 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.
•
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.
•
To prevent a static charge from igniting the fuel,
remove the machine from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground, away from all vehicles. If
this is not possible, place a portable fuel container
on the ground, away from all vehicles, and fill it;
then refuel the machine from the fuel container
rather than from a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
•
Keep the fuel-dispenser nozzle in contact with
the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a
nozzle lock-open device.

Adding Fuel

Recommended Fuel
Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels
with ultra low (<15 ppm) sulfur content. The minimum
cetane rating should be 45. A cetane rating greater
than 50 is preferred, especially at temperatures below
-20°C (-4°F) or at elevations above 1500 m (5000 ft).
Purchase fuel in quantities that you can use within
180 days to ensure fuel freshness.
Using non-ultra low sulfur fuel will damage the engine
emissions system.
Use summer-grade diesel fuel (No. 2-D or No.
2-D S15) at temperatures above -10°C (14°F) and
winter grade (No. 1-D or No. 1-D S15) below
that temperature. Using winter-grade fuel at lower
temperatures provides lower flash point and cold flow
characteristics, which eases starting and reduces fuel
filter plugging.
Using summer-grade fuel above -10°C (14°F)
contributes toward longer fuel pump life and increased
power compared to winter-grade fuel.
Important:
Do not use kerosene or gasoline
instead of diesel fuel. Failure to observe this
caution will damage the engine.
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