Perkins 1204EA-E44TA Operation And Maintenance Manual page 75

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Fuel Cleanliness (7)
Trace Metals (8) mg/mg
Oxidation Stability g/m^3
Hours
(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) Follow the national, state, local, and other governing authorities for guidance concerning the fuel requirements in your area. In Europe for
nonroad Stage V emissions regulations require sulfur free diesel fuels with sulphur content less than 0.0010 percent (10 PPM) (mg/kg)). In
China nonroad Stage IV emissions regulations require sulfur free diesel fuels with sulphur content less than 0.0010 percent (10 PPM) (mg/
kg)). In the USA, EPA regulations require use of ULSD fuel with less than 0.0015 percent (15 PPM) (mg/kg)) sulfur content. Use of diesel fuel
with higher than 15 PPM sulphur limit in these engines will harm or permanently damage emissions control systems and/or shorten their serv-
ice 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.
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.
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.
"ISO 18/16/13"
Max 1 or non-detectable
Max 25
(9) Min 20
"D7619"
"D7111"
"D2274"
NOTICE
The Perkins diesel engines 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 regulations that are prescribed by
the Environmental Protection Agency of the United
States. In Europe, sulfur free diesel fuels with sulphur
content less than 0.0010 percent (10 PPM) (mg/kg))
is required by regulation for use in engines certified to
EU nonroad Stage V emissions. In China sulfur free
diesel fuels with sulphur content less than 0.0010
percent (10 PPM) (mg/kg) is required by regulation
for use in engines certified to China nonroad Stage IV
emissions.
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Maintenance Section
General Fuel Information
"ISO 4406"
"ISO 12205"
"EN 15751"