General Specification - Biodiesel Fuels - New Holland L215 Service Manual

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General specification - Biodiesel Fuels

Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Biodiesel (Biodiesel Fuel) consists of a family of fuels derived from vegetable oils treated with
methyl esters.
NOTICE: Biodiesel Fuel blends are approved for your engine only if they comply with EN14214 Specification Stan-
dards or ASTM D6751.
NOTICE: It is imperative that you check which blend is approved for your engine with your NEW HOLLAND CON-
STRUCTION dealer. Be aware that the use of Biodiesel Fuel that does not comply with the Standards mentioned
above could lead to severe damage to the engine and fuel system of your machine. The use of fuels that are not
approved may void NEW HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION Warranty coverage.
Biodiesel Fuel Usage Conditions
NOTICE: The Biodiesel Fuel must meet the fuel Specification mentioned above.
Biodiesel Fuel must be purchased from a trusted supplier that understands the product and maintains good fuel qual-
ity. Biodiesel Fuel must be pre-blended by the supplier. Mixing Biodiesel Fuels on-site can result incorrect mixture
that can lead to problems with both engine and fuel system.
Engine performance is affected by the use of Biodiesel Fuel. There may be up to 12 % reduction in power or torque
depending on the blend used.
NOTICE: DO NOT modify the engine and/or injection pump settings to recover the reduced performance.
The reduced power must be accepted if using any Biodiesel Fuel blend.
Some modification may be required to allow your engine to run Biodiesel Fuel. Consult you dealer for complete
information on these modifications.
Biodiesel Fuel has a higher cloud point than Diesel Fuel.
NOTICE: The use of high Biodiesel Fuel blends are not recommended in cold weather conditions.
With Biodiesel Fuels, it may be necessary to change the engine oil, engine oil filter and fuel filter elements more
frequently than with Diesel Fuels. Biodiesel Fuel can remove rust and particles from the inside of on-site fuel storage
tanks that would normally adhere to the sides of the tank. Like particle deposits that commonly occur with Diesel
Fuel, these particles can become trapped by the machine fuel filters, causing blockage and shortening filter life. In
cold weather, this is more likely to happen. Consult your NEW HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION dealer for information
on cold weather operation and proper maintenance intervals when using any Biodiesel Fuel blend.
When handling Biodiesel Fuel, care must be taken not to allow water into the fuel supply. Biodiesel Fuel will actually
attract moisture from the atmosphere.
Fuel tanks must be kept as full as possible to limit the amount of air and water vapors in them. It may be necessary
to drain the fuel filter water tap more frequently.
Potential oxidation and stability could be a problem with the fuel stored in the machine.
NOTICE: Machines must not be stored for more than three months with Biodiesel Fuel blends in the fuel system.
If long storage periods are necessary, the engine must run on Diesel Fuel for 20 hours to flush the Biodiesel Fuel out
of the engine fuel system prior to storage.
NOTICE: Biodiesel Fuel must not be stored in on-site storage tanks for more than three months.
Any spillage of Biodiesel Fuel must be cleaned up immediately before it can cause damage to the environment and
the paint finish of the machine.
Before using Biodiesel Fuel blends you should consult with your dealer to receive full information about the approved
blend for your machine and any detailed conditions of its usage.
NOTICE: Be aware that not fulfilling the requirements and conditions of Biodiesel Fuel usage will void your machine's
NEW HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION Warranty coverage.
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