Fuel Specifications; Diesel Fuel; Diesel Fuel Storage; Fuel System Components - New Holland LS140 Workshop Manual

FUEL SYSTEM

FUEL SPECIFICATIONS

Fuel tank capacity is 37.8 L (10 U.S. gal.).

DIESEL FUEL

Use clean, quality No.1-D or No. 2-D fuel (ASTM
D975).
Use No. 1-D if the ambient temperature is expected
to be less than 4° C (40° F) or if the skid steer is to be
used at an altitude exceeding 1524 m (5000 ft).
The sulfur content of the fuel should be no more than
0.5%.
The sediment and water content should not exceed
0.05%.
To prevent fuel flow problems in cold weather, use
No.1 or No. 2 diesel fuel with a pour point of at least
10° F below the expected ambient temperature.
Minimum cetane number is 40. Low temperature or
high altitude operation may require the use of fuel
with a higher cetane number.
In most areas, diesel fuel is properly blended for
summer and winter grades as ambient temperatures
change. In winter, use winter grade diesel fuel only.
Otherwise, the fuel may cloud and block the fuel
system. When temperatures are extremely cold, use
properly mixed winter fuel.
Use New Holland diesel fuel conditioner part
#251202 to mix with the diesel fuel. Follow the
directions for use as indicated on the container.
SECTION 10 - ENGINE

DIESEL FUEL STORAGE

NOTE: Diesel fuels stored for a long time may form
gum and plug filters.
Keep fuel in a clean container in a protected area.
Water and sediment must be removed before fuel
gets to the engine. Do not use deicers to remove
water from fuel. Do not depend on fuel filters to
remove water. If possible, remove water and
sediment at the storage tank outlet.
IMPORTANT: Do not store diesel fuel in galvanized
containers. Diesel fuel stored in galvanized
containers reacts with the zinc coating of the
container to form zinc flakes. If fuel contains any
water, a zinc gel may also form. The gel and flakes
will quickly plug fuel filters and may damage the
injector pump and injectors.
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