Before You Operate; Diesel Fuel; Diesel Fuel Specifications - Yanmar 6LPA-STP2 Operation Manual

BEFORE YOU OPERATE

This section of the Operation Manual
describes the diesel fuel, engine oil and
engine coolant specifications and how to
replenish them. It also describes the daily
engine checks.
6LPA Series Operation Manual
© 2007 Yanmar Marine International

DIESEL FUEL

Diesel Fuel Specifications

NOTICE: Only use diesel fuels
recommended by Yanmar for the best
engine performance, to prevent engine
damage and to comply with EPA
warranty requirements. Only use clean
diesel fuel.
Diesel fuel should comply with the following
specifications. The table lists several
worldwide specifications for diesel fuels.
DIESEL FUEL
SPECIFICATION
ASTM D975 No. 2-D,
No. 1-D
EN590
ISO 8217 DMX
BS 2869-A1 or A2
JIS K2204
LOCATION
USA
European Union
International
United Kingdom
Japan
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