Safety Rules - Diesel Fuel - New Holland Workmaster 25S Operator's Manual

Safety rules - Diesel fuel

• Use clean, quality No. 1-D or No. 2-D fuel (ASTM D975).
• Use No. 1-D fuel if the ambient temperature is expected to be lower than 4 °C (39 °F) or if the tractor is to be used
at an altitude exceeding 1524 m (5000 ft).
• Use No. 1-2 diesel fuel with a pour point of at least -12 °C (10 °F) below the expected ambient temperature to
prevent fuel flow problems in cold weather.
• Keep dirt from entering the fuel tank.
• Sulfur content of the fuel should be no more than 0.5%.
• Sediment and water content should not exceed 0.5%.
• Minimum cetane number is 40. Low temperature or high altitude operation may require use of fuel with a higher
cetane number.
• Use properly mixed winter fuel when temperatures are extremely cold. In most areas, diesel fuel is properly blended
for summer and winter grades as ambient temperatures change. In winter, use winter grade diesel fuel only. Oth-
erwise, the fuel may cloud and block the fuel system.
Fuel Usage Safety
• UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should gasoline, alcohol, or gasohol be added to diesel fuel. These combinations
can create an increased fire or explosive hazard.
• Never remove the fuel cap or refuel the tractor while the engine is running or hot.
• Never smoke while refueling or anywhere near fuel.
• When filling the tank, maintain control of the nozzle.
• Do not fill the fuel tank to capacity. Allow room for expansion.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
• Always tighten the fuel cap securely.
• If the original fuel tank cap is lost, always replace it with a New Holland approved cap. A "will-fit" cap may not be
safe.
• Keep equipment properly maintained.
• Do not drive equipment near open fires.
• Never use gasoline for cleaning parts.
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