Toro 5020 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Fill Fuel Tank
IMPORTANT: The Toro Company strongly recom-
mends using fresh, clean, unleaded
regular grade
gasoline in Toro gasoline powered products. Un
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leaded gasoline burns cleaner, extends engine life,
and promotes good starting by reducing the build–
up of combustion chamber deposits. Leaded gaso
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line can be used if unleaded is not available.
IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline con-
taining methanol, gasoline containing more than
10% ethanol, gasoline additives, premium gasoline,
or white gas. Damage may result to engine fuel sys
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tem.
NOTE: Fuel tank capacity is about 4.25 gallons for the
SP 2020/3020 and 5.5 gallons for the SP 5020.
1. Clean area around fuel tank cap.
2. Remove fuel tank cap.
3. Fill tank about one inch below top of the tank, (bot-
tom of filler neck). DO NOT OVERFILL. Then install cap.
4. Prevent a fire hazard. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
DANGER
Gasoline is flammable; use caution when storing
or handling it. Do not fill fuel tank while the en-
gine is running, hot, or when machine is in an en-
Prevent the possibility of an explosion. DO NOT
starting the engine. Use a funnel or spout to pre-
vent spilling gasoline. Fill tank no higher than
one inch below top of tank, (bottom of filler neck).
DO NOT OVER FILL. Store gasoline in a clean
safety approved container and keep the cap on
tilated place; never store in an enclosed area
do not buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline.
Gasoline is a fuel for internal combustion en-
gines; do not use it for any other purpose. Many
children like the smell of gas, so keep it out of
their reach. Gas fumes are explosive and danger-
ous to inhale.
closed area. Vapors may build up, and can be ig-
nited by a spark or flame source many feet away.
SMOKE while filling the fuel tank. Always fill fuel
tank outside. Wipe up any spilled gasoline before
the container. Keep gasoline in a cool, well–ven-
such as a hot storage shed. To assure volatility,
Engine
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