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8-4. Checking the Fuel
CAUTION : FIRE
This generator uses diesel fuel. Always be sure to stop the engine and
remove engine key. Wait until the engine has cooled before performing
inspection or periodical maintenance.
Always wipe any drip of Diesel fuel or oil.
Do not use this equipment when leak is found.
Repair the equipment before use.
Check if there is a sufficient amount of fuel and add fuel if insufficient.
The fuel meter on the control panel will only display the fuel level for the internal fuel tank.
< NOTE >
Use Diesel fuel, ASTM D975 No.2-D in the event ambient
temperature reaches down to –5 degree Celsius.
Always use the Diesel Fuel Strainer.
Fill the fuel tank slightly less than the FULL tank level.
Fuel requirements:
NOTICE: The fuel injection pump, injector or other parts of the fuel
system and engine can be damaged if you use any fuel or fuel additive
other than those specifically recommended by Isuzu.
Such damage is not our responsibility, and is not covered by the Warranty. To
help avoid fuel system or engine damage, please heed the following:
Some service stations mix used engine oil with diesel fuel. Some
manufacturers of large diesel engines allow this; however, for your
diesel engine, do not use the diesel fuel which has been
contaminated with engine oil. Besides causing engine damage, such
fuel can also affect emission control. Before using any diesel fuel,
check with the service station operator to see if the fuel has been
mixed with engine oil.
Do not use any fuel additive. At the time this manual was printed, no
other fuel additive was recommended. (See your authorized dealer
to find out if this has changed.)
The engine is designed to use either Number 1-D or No. 2-D diesel fuel. However, for
better fuel economy, use No. 2-D diesel fuel whenever possible. At temperatures less
than –7 degree Celsius, No.2-D fuel may pose operating problems (see "Cold Weather
Operation" which follows). At colder temperatures, use No.1-D fuel (if available) or use a
"winterized" Number 2-D (a blend of No. 1-D and No. 2-D). This blended fuel is usually
called No. 2-D also, but can be used in colder temperatures than No.2-D fuel which has
not been "winterized". Check with the service station operator to be sure you can get the
properly blended fuel. Note that diesel fuel may foam during a fill-up. This can cause the
automatic pump nozzle to shut off even though your tank is not full.
NOTICE: Do not use home heating oil or gasoline in your diesel engine;
either may cause engine damage.
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Fuel Strainer
Fuel Inlet
Tank Cap
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