Filling The Fuel Tank; Checking The Cooling System - Toro 30807 Operator's Manual

level frequently, until the level reaches the Full mark
on the dipstick.
1. Oil fill cap
5. Install the oil fill cap and close the hood.

Filling the Fuel Tank

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.
The fuel tank capacity is approximately 42 liters (11 gallons).
Use summer grade diesel fuel (No. 2–D) at temperatures
above 20 degrees F (–7 degrees C) 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 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C)
will contribute toward longer fuel pump life and increased
power compared to winter grade fuel.
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 blends.
•
Contact your distributor if you wish for more information
on biodiesel
Figure 26
1. Clean the area around the fuel tank cap (Figure 27).
2. Remove the fuel tank cap.
3. Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. Do not
overfill. Install the cap.
4. To prevent a fire hazard, wipe up any fuel that may
have spilled.
1. Fuel tank cap
DANGER
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel
vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others and can cause property damage.
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors,
in an open area, when the engine is off and
is cold. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Add fuel to the fuel tank until the level is
6 to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the
bottom of the filler neck. This empty space
in the tank allows the fuel to expand.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved
container and keep the cap in place.

Checking the Cooling System

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Clean debris off of the radiator and oil cooler daily (Figure
28). Clean the radiator hourly if conditions are extremely
dusty and dirty; refer to Cleaning the Engine Cooling System.
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Figure 27