Toro 33512 Operator's Manual page 13

DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any
gasoline that spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed
trailer.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline 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 gasoline to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and
stay away from an open flame or where
gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
• Do not operate without the entire exhaust
system in place and in proper working
condition.
DANGER
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 fuel-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer, and
fuel the equipment with the 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 you must use a fuel-dispenser nozzle,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all
times until fueling is complete.
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 your face away from the nozzle and
the fuel tank or conditioner opening.
• Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Disengage the cutting blades, shut off the
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and turn
the engine switch to the O
2. Allow the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the fuel-tank cap and remove it.
Note:
The cap is tethered to the fuel tank.
4. Add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank until the
level is just inside the mesh filter basket.
Important:
This space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
5. Install the fuel-tank cap securely.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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