Epa Maintenance Requirements; Epa Requirements For Usa And Other Applicable Countries; Conditions To Ensure Compliance With Epa Emission Standards - Yanmar 6LPA-STP2 Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EPA MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS
To maintain optimum engine performance
and compliance with the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations for
Engines, it is essential that you follow the
Periodic Maintenance Schedule on page
54 and the Periodic Maintenance
Procedures on page 59.
EPA Requirements for USA and
Other Applicable Countries
The following are the requirements for the
EPA. Unless these requirements are met,
the exhaust gas emissions will not be within
the limits specified by the EPA.
The EPA emission regulation is applicable
only in the USA and other countries that
have adapted the EPA requirements in part
or in whole. Determine and follow the
emission regulations in the country where
your engine will be operating to assist you in
specified compliance.
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Conditions to Ensure
Compliance with EPA Emission
Standards
The following are the conditions that must be
met in order to ensure that the emissions
during operation meet the EPA standards:
• Ambient temperature: -20˚ to +40˚C
(-4˚ to +104˚F)
• Relative humidity: 80% or lower
The diesel fuel should be:
• ASTM D975 No. 1-D or No. 2-D, or
equivalent (minimum of cetane No. 45)
The lubricating oil should be:
• Type API, Class CD or higher
Perform inspections as outlined in Periodic
Maintenance Procedures on page 59 and
keep a record of the results.
Pay particular attention to these important
points:
• Replacing the engine oil
• Replacing the engine oil filter
• Replacing the fuel filter
• Cleaning the air cleaner
Note: Inspections are divided into two
sections in accordance with who is
responsible for performing the inspection:
the user or the manufacturer.
6LPA Series Operation Manual
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