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(Table 15, contd)
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(1)
To insure minimum cetane number of 40 a distillate diesel fuel should have minimum cetane index of 44 when"ASTM D4737" test method is
used. A fuel with a higher cetane number is recommended to operate at a higher altitude or in cold weather
(2)
Density range allowed includes summer and winter diesel fuel grades.
(3)
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel with sulphur content less than 0.0015 percent 15 PPM (mg/kg) must be used. Use of diesel fuel with higher than
15 PPM sulphur limit in these engines will harm or permanently damage emissions control systems. Also, use of diesel fuel with higher than
15 PPM sulphur limit can shorten service interval.
(4)
The values of the fuel viscosity are the values as the fuel is delivered to the fuel injection pumps. Fuel should also meet the minimum viscos-
ity requirement and the fuel should meet the maximum viscosity requirements at 40 °C (104 °F) of either the "ASTM D445" test method or
the "ISO 3104" test method. If a fuel with a low viscosity is used, cooling of the fuel may be required to maintain "1.4 cSt"or greater viscosity
at the fuel injection pump. Fuels with a high viscosity might require fuel heaters to lower the viscosity to "1.4 cSt" at the fuel injection pump.
(5)
Follow the test conditions and procedures for gasoline (motor).
(6)
The lubricity of a fuel is a concern with low sulfer and ultra low sulfur fuel. To determine the lubricity of the fuel, use the "ISO 12156-1 or ASTM
D6079 High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR)" test. If the lubricity of a fuel does not meet the minimum requirements, consult your fuel
supplier. Do not treat the fuel without consulting the fuel supplier. Some additives are not compatible. These additives can cause problems in
the fuel system.
(7)
Recommended cleanliness level for fuel as dispensed into machine or engine fuel tank is"ISO 18/16/13"or cleaner as per "ISO 4406". Refer
to the "Contamination Control Recommendations for Fuels.
(8)
Examples of trace metals include but not limited to Cu, Fe, Mn, Na, P, Pb, Si, and Zn. Use of metal-based additives is not allowed.
(9)
Additional limit for fuel containing FAME. Fuel containing more than 2% v/v FAME must meet both tests.
Engines that are manufactured by Perkins are
certified with the fuel that is prescribed by the United
States Environmental Protection Agency. Engines
that are manufactured by Perkins are certified with
the fuel that is prescribed by the European
Certification. Perkins does not certify diesel engines
on any other fuel.
Note: The owner and the operator of the engine has
the responsibility of using the fuel that is prescribed
by the EPA and other appropriate regulatory
agencies.
NOTICE
Operating with fuels that do not meet the Perkins rec-
ommendations can cause the following effects: Start-
ing difficulty, reduced fuel filter service life, poor
combustion, deposits in the fuel injectors, signifi-
cantly reduce service life of the fuel system. Also, the
creation of deposits in the combustion chamber and
reduced service life of the engine.
NOTICE
The Perkins 1706J and 1706EA series of diesel en-
gine must be operated using Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel.
The sulphur content of this fuel must be lower than
15 PPM. This fuel complies with the emissions regu-
lations that are prescribed by the Environmental Pro-
tection Agency of the United States.
Table 16
Fuel Specification
EN590
"ASTM D975 GRADE 1D S15"
(9)
Min 20
Acceptable Fuel Specification for the 1706J and 1706EA Engines
Illustration 74
Illustration 74 is a representation of the label that will
be installed next to the fuel filler cap on the fuel tank
of the application.
The fuel specifications that are listed in the table 16
are released as acceptable to use on the 1706J and
1706EA series of engine.
Comments
European Automotive Diesel Fuel (DERV)
"North American Light Distillate Diesel fuel with less than 15 PPM sul-
fur level"
Maintenance Section
General Fuel Information
"EN 15751"
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