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Fuel (continued)
Use only clean, fresh diesel fuel or biodiesel fuels.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 180 days to ensure fuel freshness.
Use only ultra-low sulphur diesel fuel. Fuel with higher rates of sulfur degrades the
diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), which causes operational problems and shortens the
service life of engine components.
Failure to observe the following cautions may damage the engine.
• Never use kerosene or gasoline instead of diesel fuel.
• Never mix kerosene or used engine oil with the diesel fuel.
• Never keep fuel in containers with zinc plating on the inside.
• Do not use fuel additives.
Use summer-grade diesel fuel (No. 2-D) at temperatures above -7°C (20°F) and winter-
grade fuel (No. 1-D or No. 1-D/2-D blend) below that temperature.
Note:
Use of winter-grade fuel at lower temperatures provides lower flash point and cold
flow characteristics which eases starting and reduces fuel filter plugging.
Using summer-grade fuel above -7°C (20°F) contributes toward longer fuel pump life and
increased power compared to winter-grade fuel.
Using Biodiesel
This machine can also use a biodiesel-blended fuel of up to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80%
petrodiesel).
Sulfur content
Biodiesel fuel specification
Blended fuel specification
Note:
The petroleum diesel portion must be ultra-low sulfur.
Observe the following precautions:
• Biodiesel blends may damage painted surfaces.
• Use B5 (biodiesel content of 5%) or lesser blends in cold weather.
• Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as they may degrade over time.
• Fuel filter plugging may occur for a time after you convert to biodiesel blends.
• For more information on biodiesel, contact your Authorized Service Dealer.
Operation: Before Operation
IMPORTANT
Ultra-low sulfur (<15 ppm)
ASTM D6751 or EN14214
ASTM D975, EN590 or JIS K2204
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