Checking The Engine Oil Level; Using The Rollover Protection System (Rops) - Toro 74448 Operator's Manual

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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.

• When practical, remove gas-powered

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

gasoline dispenser nozzle.

• 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.

Gasoline 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 gas tank or

conditioner opening.

• Keep gas away from eyes and skin.

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. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.

2. Clean around each fuel tank cap and remove the cap.

3. Add unleaded regular gasoline to both fuel tanks,

until the level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 mm to 13 mm)

below the bottom of the filler neck.

This space in the tank allows gasoline to expand.

Do not fill the fuel tanks completely full.

4. Install fuel tank caps securely.

5. Wipe up any gasoline that may have spilled.