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BEFORE OPERATING
FILL FUEL TANK (Fig. 14)
Fuel tank capacity is 10.6 gallons (40 liters).
THE TORO COMPANY STRONGLY
RECOMMENDS THE USE OF FRESH, CLEAN
UNLEADED REGULAR GRADE GASOLINE IN
TORO GASOLINE POWERED PRODUCTS.
UNLEADED GASOLINE BURNS CLEANER,
EXTENDS ENGINE LIFE, AND PROMOTES
GOOD STARTING BY REDUCING THE BUILDUP
OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER DEPOSITS.
MINIMUM OCTANE RATING OF 87.
Figure 14
1. Fuel tank cap.
IMPORTANT! NEVER USE METHANOL,
GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL,
GASOLINE CONTAINING MORE THAN 10%
ETHANOL, GASOLINE ADDITIVES, OR WHITE
GAS. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM DAMAGE COULD
RESULT.
1. Clean area around fuel tank cap.
2. Remove fuel tank cap.
3. Fill tank to about one inch below top of tank
(bottom of filler neck). DO NOT OVERFILL. Then
install cap.
4. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled to
prevent a fire hazard.
FUEL GAUGE: The Fuel Tank Cap shows amount
of fuel in tank.
Because gasoline is flammable, caution
must be used when storing or handling
it. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is
running, hot, or when vehicle is in an
enclosed area. Vapors may build up and
be ignited by a spark or flame source
many feet away. DO NOT SMOKE while
filling the fuel tank to prevent the
possibility of an explosion. Always fill fuel
tank outside and wipe up any spilled
gasoline before starting the engine. Use
a funnel or spout to prevent spilling
gasoline, and fill tank no higher than one
inch below top of tank, (bottom of filler
neck). DO NOT OVER FILL. Store
gasoline in a clean safety approved
container and keep the cap on the
container. Keep gasoline in a cool, well
ventilated place; never in an enclosed
area such as a hot storage shed. To
assure volatility, do not buy more than a
30 day supply of gasoline. Gasoline is a
fuel for internal combustion engines;
therefore do not use it for any other
purpose. Since many children like the
smell of gas, keep it out of their reach
because the fumes are explosive and
dangerous to inhale.
DANGER
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