Fuel - Kohler SILENCE VALDINOCI Series Assembly, Use And Maintenance Instructions

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Fuel

Important
• To avoid explosions or fire outbreaks, do not smoke or use naked flames during the operations.
• Fuel vapours are highly toxic. Only carry out the operations outdoors or in a well ventilated place.
• Keep your face well away from the plug to prevent harmful vapours from being inhaled. Dispose of fuel in the correct way and
do not litter as it is highly polluting.
• When refuelling, it is advisable to use a funnel to prevent fuel from spilling out. The fuel should also be filtered to prevent dust
or dirt from entering the tank.
• Use the same type of diesel fuel as used in cars. Use of other types of fuel could damage the engine.
• Do not use dirty diesel fuel or mixtures of diesel fuel and water since this would cause serious engine faults.
Fuel recommendations
Purchase diesel fuel in small quantities and store in clean, approved containers. Clean fuel prevents the diesel fuel injectors
and pumps from clogging. Do not overfill the fuel tank.
Leave room for the fuel to expand. Immediately clean up any spillage during refueling.
Never store diesel fuel in galvanized containers; diesel fuel and the galvanized coating react chemically to each other, producing
flaking that quickly clogs filters or causes fuel pump or injector failure.
High sulfur content in fuel may cause engine wear. In those countries where diesel has a high sulfur content, its is advisable
to lubricate the engine with a high alkaline oil or alternatively to replace the lubricating oil recommended by the manufacturer
more frequently. The regions in which diesel normally has a low sulfur content are Europe, North America, and Australia
FUEL WITH LOW SULPHUR CONTENT
FUEL WITH HIGH SULPHUR CONTENT
Fuel type
For best results, use only clean, fresh, commercial-grade diesel fuel. Diesel fuels that satisfy the following specifications are
suitable for use in this engine: ASTM D-975 - 1D or 2D, EN590, or equivalent.
Fuels for low temperatures
- It is possible to run the engine at temperatures below 0°C using special winter fuels. These fuels reduce the formation of
paraffin in diesel at low temperatures. If paraffin forms in the diesel, the fuel filter becomes blocked interrupting the flow of fuel.
Fuel can be:
- Summer up to 0°C
- Winter up to -10°C
- Alpine up to -20°C
- Arctic up to -30°C
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
PRESCRIBED FUEL
API CF4 - CG4
API CF