Safety Rules Diesel Fuel; Biodiesel Fuel - New Holland Boomer 47 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 tem-
peratures change. In winter, use winter grade diesel
fuel only. Otherwise, the fuel may cloud and block the
fuel system.

Biodiesel fuel

The use of biodiesel blends meeting Specification Stan-
dards ASTM 6751 or EN14214 are approved for your en-
gine up to B5 ( 5 % blend ratio). It is highly recommended
to use biodiesel fuel from accredited suppliers to maintain
quality and consistency of the fuel.
Biodiesel does not have a long term stability and should
not be left in engines or stored for more than four months.
If your machine is stored for long term, engine should be
flushed, prior to storage, by running for a minimum of 30
minutes with conventional diesel fuel.
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Fuel Usage Safety
• UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should gasoline, alco-
hol, or gasohol be added to diesel fuel. These combina-
tions 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 ex-
pansion.
• 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.
Biodiesel fuel has a higher cloud point than conventional
diesel fuels and is not recommended in winter months.
Consult your fuel dealer for winter fuel requirements for
your area.
Biodiesel fuel attracts moisture and may contain a higher
content of water. It may be necessary to drain the fuel
filter water trap more frequently.
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