Adding Fuel; Checking The Engine-Oil Level; Checking The Cooling System; Checking The Hydraulic System - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D Operator's Manual

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Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
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If you spill fuel, do not attempt to start the engine;
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel
vapors have dissipated.

Adding Fuel

Recommended 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.
Important:
Use of non-ultra low sulfur fuel
causes damage to the engine emission system.
Fuel tank capacity: 42 L (11 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 eases starting and reduces fuel
filter plugging.
Use of summer-grade fuel above -7°C (20°F)
contributes 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 damages the engine.
Biodiesel Ready
This machine can also use a biodiesel blended fuel
of up to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petrodiesel). The
petrodiesel portion must be ultra low sulfur. Observe
the following precautions:
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The biodiesel portion of the fuel must meet
specification ASTM D6751 or EN14214.
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The blended fuel composition should meet ASTM
D975 or EN590.
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Painted surfaces may be damaged by biodiesel
blends.
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Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel
as they may be degraded over time.
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Fuel filter plugging may be expected for a time
after converting to biodiesel blended fuel.
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Contact your distributor if you wish more
information on biodiesel.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap
25).
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
Note:
If possible, fill the fuel tank after each use. This
minimizes buildup of condensation inside the fuel tank.
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 the Engine-Oil Level (page
Checking the Cooling
System
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the cooling system; refer to
Cooling System (page
Checking the Hydraulic
System
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the hydraulic system; refer to
Hydraulic System (page
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Checking the
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