Fuel - Mitsubishi S16R Series Operation & Maintenance Manual

FUEL

■ Fuel
Do not refill the fuel tank more than
the specified level.
* Otherwise, fuel will leak out and may cause a
fire.
Do not mix and use fuels of different
types and/or manufacturers.
* Otherwise, damage to the fuel supply pump or
deterioration in the exhaust gas properties may
occur.
Do not use fuel after the
recommended storage expiration
date.
* Otherwise, incomplete combustion may occur,
which could result in flue explosion or
deterioration in the exhaust gas properties.
Use only the fuel that meets our fuel
quality standards specified in this
Operation & Maintenance Manual.
* Otherwise, damage to the fuel supply pump or
deterioration in the exhaust gas properties may
occur.
* Using a fuel with low cetane number (lower than
45) may result in flue explosion.
Change the fuel remained in the tank
or the pipelines over the period
recommended by the manufacturer
with new fuel.
* Otherwise, deterioration in the components
may cause clogged pipe lines, which could
result in starting failure.
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine S16R & S16R2 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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■ Fuel - Handling
Do not discard waste oil into
sewerage, river, lake or other similar
places.
* Be sure to discard waste oil in accordance with
the applicable laws and regulations.
Do not store fuel in a poorly ventilated
place.
* Otherwise, vaporized fuel may build up, which
could cause an explosion or a fire on exposure
to a flame.
Before handling fuel, remove static
electricity.
* Otherwise, the fuel could be ignited.
* Ground the fuel tank.
When working with fuel, wear suitable
personal protective equipment such
as protective mask, protective
eyeglasses, rubber gloves, working
clothes with long sleeves and long
trousers.
* If fuel comes into contact with your eyes, mouth
or skin, it will cause irritation or disorders.
Do not breathe in vaporized fuel.
* Otherwise, it could be hazardous to your health.
When storing fuel in the container,
close its cap tightly.
* Otherwise, vaporized fuel may build up, which
could cause an explosion or a fire on exposure
to a flame.
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