Operation; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Checking The Cooling System; Checking The Hydraulic System - Toro 31598N Operator's Manual

Operation

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
CAUTION
This machine produces sound levels in excess of 85
dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing loss
through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.

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 Oil Level in
Engine Maintenance.

Checking the Cooling System

Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the
cooling system; refer to Checking the Cooling System in
Cooling System Maintenance.
Checking the Hydraulic
System
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check the
hydraulic system; refer to Checking the Hydraulic System in
Hydraulic System Maintenance.

Adding Fuel

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.
Fuel tank capacity: 132 liters (35 US gallons)
Use summer grade diesel fuel (No. 2-D) at temperatures
above -7° C (20° F) and winter grade (No. 1-D or No.
1-D/2-D blend) below that temperature. Use of winter grade
fuel at lower temperatures provides lower flash point and
cold flow characteristics which will ease starting and reduce
fuel filter plugging.
Use of summer grade fuel above -7° C (20° F) will contribute
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.
WARNING
Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep face away from nozzle and fuel tank or
conditioner opening.
• Keep fuel away from eyes and skin.
Biodiesel Ready
This machine can also use a biodiesel blended fuel of up
to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petrodiesel). The petrodiesel
portion should be low or ultra low sulfur. Observe the
following precautions:
•
The biodiesel portion of the fuel must meet specification
ASTM D6751 or EN14214.
•
The blended fuel composition should meet ASTM D975
or EN590.
•
Painted surfaces may be damaged by biodiesel blends.
•
Use B5 (biodiesel content of 5%) or lesser blends in cold
weather.
•
Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as they
may be degraded over time.
•
Fuel filter plugging may be expected for a time after
converting to biodiesel blended.
•
Contact your distributor if you wish more information
on biodiesel.
In certain conditions during fueling, static electricity can be
released causing a spark which can ignite the fuel vapors. A
fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and others and can
damage property.
•
Always place fuel containers on the ground away from
your vehicle before filling.
•
Do not fill fuel 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.
•
When practical, remove equipment from the truck or
trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the
ground.
•
If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on
a truck or trailer from a portable container, rather than
from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
•
If a fuel 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.
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