Fuel (continued)
Biodiesel
Type This machine can also use a biodiesel-blended fuel of up to B20
(20% biodiesel, 80% petroleum diesel).
The petroleum diesel portion should be low or ultra low sulfur.
Use B5 (biodisel content of 5%) or lesser blends in cold weather
Minimum Cetane Rating 40
Biodiesel Precautions Painted surfaces may be damaged by biodiesel blends.
Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as they may
degrade over time.
Fuel filter plugging may be expected for a time after converting to
biodiesel blended.
For more information on biodiesel, contact your authorized Toro
distributor.
Storage Acquire only enough clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuel that
you will consume within 180 days. Do not use fuel that has been
stored for more than 180 days.
Oil and additives Do not add to the fuel
Biodiesel fuel must meet:
Standard Location
ASTM D6751 USA
EN 14214 European Union
Blended fuel must meet:
ASTM D975 USA
EN 590 European Union
Adding Fuel
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting units, shut off the engine, and
remove the key.
2. Using a clean rag, clean the area around the fuel-tank cap.
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3. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
4. Fill the tank until the level is to the bottom of
the filler neck with diesel fuel.
5. Secure the fuel-tank cap.
Note: If possible, fill the fuel tank after each
use. This minimizes possible buildup of
condensation inside the fuel tank.
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