Filling The Fuel Tank; Performing Daily Maintenance - Toro Greensmaster 3250-D Operator's Manual

Ethanol: Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol)
or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) by volume
is acceptable. Ethanol and MTBE are not the same.
Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by volume is not
approved for use.
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Never use gasoline that contains more than
10% ethanol by volume, such as E15 (contains
15% ethanol), E20 (contains 20% ethanol), or E85
(contains up to 85% ethanol).
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Do not use fuel that contains methanol.
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Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter, unless you use a fuel
stabilizer.
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Do not add oil to gasoline.
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For best results, use only clean, fresh (less than
30 days old) fuel.
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Using unapproved gasoline may cause
performance problems and/or engine damage,
which may not be covered under the warranty.
Important:
Do not use fuel additives other than
a fuel stabilizer/conditioner. Do not use fuel
stabilizers with an alcohol base such as ethanol,
methanol, or isopropanol.

Filling the Fuel Tank

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Fuel tank capacity: 22.7 L (6 U.S. gallons)
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Recommended Fuel:
– For best results, 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.
– 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.
Note:
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.
– 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.
1. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it
(Figure 24).
1. Fuel-tank cap
2. Fill the tank until the level is 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to
1/2 inch) below the bottom of the filler neck.
Important:
Do not overfill.
3. Install the cap.
4. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.
Performing Daily
Maintenance
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before starting the machine each day, perform the
following procedures:
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Check the engine-oil level—refer to
Engine Oil (page
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Drain water from the fuel filter—refer to
Water from the Fuel Filter (page
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Check the cooling system—refer to
System Maintenance (page
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Check the tire pressure—refer to
Tire Pressure (page
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Check the hydraulic-fluid level—refer to
the Hydraulic-Fluid Level (page
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Check the reel-to-bedknife contact—refer to
Checking the Reel-to-Bedknife Contact (page
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Figure 24
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Cooling
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Draining
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