Toro 25430A Operator's Manual

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Contents

OperationNote: Determine the left and right sides of the machinefrom the normal operating position.Preparing for WorkBefore operating the machine on the job site, review thefollowing items:• Gather all relevant information available about the jobsite before you begin working.• Review all blueprints and other plans, and identify allexisting or proposed structures, characteristics of thelandscape, and other proposed jobs in the area scheduledat the same time as your job.Note the following items at the job site:– Changes in elevation in the proposed work area– The condition and type of soil in the proposed workarea– Locations of structures, water, railroad tracks, andother obstructions that you will need to work nearor around– Utility markers, meters, and poles– If the work site is near or on a roadway with traffic,call the local authorities regarding proper safetyprocedures and regulations.– Access to the site• Call your local One-Call service (811 in the US) or theOne-Call referral number (888-258-0808 in the US andCanada) and ask the participating utility companies tolocate and mark their underground utility lines. Also callutility providers that are not part of the One-Call system.Adding Fuel to the EngineUse ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel in the engine. Usingother fuels can cause a loss of engine power and high fuelconsumption.Important: Do not use kerosene or gasoline instead ofdiesel fuel; otherwise, you will damage the engine.Use only diesel fuel for the machine that meets SpecificationD975 of the American Society for Testing and MaterialsInternational. See your diesel fuel distributor.Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels with low(<500 ppm) or ultra low (<15 ppm) sulfur content. Theminimum cetane rating should be 40. Purchase only enoughfuel that you expect to use within 30 days to ensure that itstays fresh.Fuel tank capacity: 75.7 L (20 US gal)Use summer-grade diesel fuel (No. 2-D) at temperaturesabove 20°F (-7°C) and winter-grade diesel fuel (No. 1-D orNo. 1-D/2-D blend) below 20°F (-7°C). Using winter-gradefuel at lower temperatures provides a lower flash point andcold flow characteristics, which aid in starting the engine andhelp prevent clogging the fuel filter.Using summer-grade fuel above 20° F (-7°C) contributestoward a longer fuel pump life and increased power comparedto using winter-grade fuel.WARNINGFuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-termexposure to fuel vapors can cause serious injuryand illness.• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.• Keep your face away from nozzle and fuel tankor conditioner opening.• Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.DANGERIn certain conditions, fuel is extremely flammableand highly explosive. A fire or explosion from fuelcan burn you and others and can damage property.• Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area whenthe engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel that spills.• Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed trailer.• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay awayfrom an open flame or where fuel fumes may beignited by a spark.• Store fuel in an approved container, and keepit out of the reach of children. Never buy morethan a 30-day supply of fuel.• Do not operate without entire exhaust system inplace and in proper working condition.In certain conditions, fueling can release static electricity andcause a spark, which can ignite the fuel vapors. A fire orexplosion from fuel can burn you and others and can damageproperty.• Always place fuel containers on the ground, away fromyour vehicle before filling.• Do not fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truckor trailer bed, because interior carpets or plastic truckbed liners may insulate the container and slow the lossof any static charge.• When practical, remove the equipment from the truckor trailer, and refuel the equipment with its wheels onthe ground.• If refuelling the equipment with its wheels on the groundis not possible, then refuel such equipment on a truck ortrailer from a portable container rather than from a fueldispenser nozzle.• If you must use a fuel dispenser nozzle, keep the nozzle incontact with the rim of the fuel tank or container openingat all times until fueling is complete.22