Toro 74702 Operator's Manual

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12Gasoline and OilRecommended GasolineUse UNLEADED Regular Gasoline suitable for automotiveuse (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded regular gasolinemay be used 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,when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasolinethat spills.• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Addgasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of thefiller neck. This empty space in the tank allowsgasoline to expand.• Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stayaway from an open flame or where gasolinefumes may be ignited by a spark.• Store gasoline in an approved container andkeep it out of the reach of children. Never buymore than a 30-day supply of gasoline.• 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–poweredequipment from the truck or trailer and refuelthe equipment with its wheels on the ground.• If this is not possible, then refuel suchequipment on a truck or trailer from a portablecontainer, rather than from a gasoline dispensernozzle.• If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keepthe nozzle in contact with the rim of the fueltank or container opening at all times untilfueling is complete.Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed.Long–term exposure to vapors can cause seriousinjury and illness.• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.• Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank orconditioner opening.• Keep gas away from eyes and skin.WarningUsing Stabilizer/ConditionerUse a fuel stabilizer/conditioner in the machine to providethe following benefits:• Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less.For longer storage it is recommended that the fuel tankbe drained.• Cleans the engine while it runs• Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel system,which causes hard startingImportant Do not use fuel additives containingmethanol or ethanol.Add the correct amount of gas stabilizer/conditioner to thegas.Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective whenmixed with fresh gasoline. To minimize the chance ofvarnish deposits in the fuel system, use fuel stabilizer at alltimes.Filling the Fuel Tank1. Shut the engine off and set the parking brake.2. Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the cap. Addunleaded regular gasoline to the fuel tank until the levelis 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of thefiller neck. This space in the tank allows gasoline toexpand. Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.3. Install the fuel tank cap securely. Wipe up any gasolinethat may have spilled.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, page 21.