Location Of Nameplate; Engine Nameplate (Typical); Diesel Fuel; Diesel Fuel Specifications - Yanmar 6LPA-STP2 Service Manual

GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION

LOCATION OF NAMEPLATE

The nameplate of the Yanmar 6LPA series engines
is shown in Figure 3-16. The nameplate is located
on the engine rocker arm cover.

Engine Nameplate (Typical)

Figure 3-166LPA-STP2/STZP2 Engines
Model
Gear Model
Continuous power kW
Speed of prop shaft
Fuel stop power kW
ENG.No.
Figure 3-16
3-18
/ /
-1
min
-1
min
/ /
-1
min
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DIESEL FUEL

Diesel Fuel Specifications

CAUTION! 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
No. 2-D, No. 1-D,
ASTM D975-94
EN590:96
ISO 8217 DMX
BS 2869-A1 or A2
JIS K2204 Grade No. 2
Additional Technical Fuel Requirements
• The fuel cetane number should be equal to 45 or
higher.
• The sulfur content must not exceed 0.5% by
volume. Less than 0.05% is preferred.
• Water and sediment in the fuel should not exceed
0.05% by volume.
• Ash content not to exceed 0.01% by volume.
• Carbon residue content not to exceed 0.35% by
volume. Less than 0.1% is preferred.
• Total aromatics content should not exceed 35%
by volume. Less than 30% is preferred.
• PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) content
should be below 10% by volume.
• NEVER mix kerosene, used engine oil, or
residual fuels with the diesel fuel.
• NEVER use Biocide or mix winter and summer
fuels.
6LPA Service Manual
Location of Nameplate
LOCATION
USA
European
Union
International
United
Kingdom
Japan