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6 - MAINTENANCE
It is recommended that the following safety information be considered in order to prevent damage to the engine
fuel supply system.
• Some fuel suppliers mix old engine oil and diesel fuel.
• Makers of larger engine permit the use of this kind of fuel.
• However, do not use diesel fuel contaminated with engine oil in customer's engines.
• Not only will this fuel damage the engine, it may also have a negative impact on the exhaust gas purification function.
• Before using diesel fuel, confirm with the supplier whether the fuel complies with the above specifications.
NOTICE: Consult the supplier or the CASE CONSTRUCTION Dealer regarding appropriate use of fuel additives.
ATTENTION: In order to prevent condensation during cold weather, fill the fuel tank to full after the completing the
day's work.
Fuel storage:
Long storage can lead to the accumulation of impurities and condensation in the fuel. Engine trouble can often be
traced to the presence of water in the fuel.
The storage tank must be placed outside and the temperature of the fuel should be kept as low as possible. Drain off
water and impurities regularly.
Biodiesel fuel
Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Biodiesel (Biodiesel Fuel) consists of a family of fuels derived from vegetable oils treated with
methyl esters.
ATTENTION: Biodiesel Fuel blends are approved for your engine only if they comply with EN14214 Specification
Standards or ASTM D6751.
ATTENTION: It is imperative that you check which blend is approved for your engine with your CASE CONSTRUC-
TION 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 CASE CONSTRUCTION Warranty coverage.
Biodiesel Fuel Usage Conditions:
ATTENTION: 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.
ATTENTION: 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.
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