Toro 70185 Operator's Manual

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11Gasoline and OilRecommended GasolineUse unleaded regular gasoline suitable for automotive use(85 pump octane minimum). You may use leaded regulargasoline if unleaded regular is not available.Important Never use methanol, gasoline containingmethanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanolbecause the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oilwith gasoline.DangerIn certain conditions, gasoline is extremelyflammable and highly explosive. A fire orexplosion from gasoline can burn you and othersand can damage property.• Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area whenthe engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline thatspills.• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Addgasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 6 to13 mm below the bottom of the filler neck. Thisempty space in the tank allows the gasoline toexpand.• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stayaway from an open flame or where a spark mayignite the gasoline fumes.• Store gasoline in an approved container andkeep it out of the reach of children.• Never buy more than a 30-day supply ofgasoline.• Always place gasoline containers on the groundaway from your vehicle before filling.• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle oron a truck or trailer bed because interiorcarpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulatethe container and slow the loss of any staticcharge.• When practical, remove gas-powered equipmentfrom the truck or trailer and refuel theequipment with its wheels on the ground.• If this is not possible, refuel such equipment ona truck or trailer from a portable container, notfrom a gasoline dispenser nozzle.• If you must use a gasoline dispenser, keep thenozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank orcontainer opening at all times until fueling iscomplete.Using Stabilizer/ConditionerUse a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to providethe following benefits:• It keeps gasoline fresh during storage for up to 90 days.For longer storage, drain the fuel tank.• It cleans the engine while it runs.• It eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuelsystem, which causes hard starting.Important Do not use fuel additives containingmethanol or ethanol.Add the correct amount of fuel stabilizer/conditioner to thegasoline.Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when itis mixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance ofvarnish deposits in the fuel system, use a fuelstabilizer/conditioner at all times.Filling the Fuel Tank1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.2. Set the parking brake.3. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap.4. Add unleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank until thelevel is 6 to 13 mm below the bottom of the filler neck.Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.Note: This space in the tank allows gasoline to expand.5. Install the fuel tank cap securely.6. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.Checking the Engine Oil LevelBefore you start the engine and use the machine, check theoil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the OilLevel on page 22.