Kohler KD62V12A Operation And Maintenance Manual page 180

Maintenance
Lubricants and operating fluids
Aviation kerosene
Fuel standard Fuel quality
(norm) (norm complement)
Jet A-1 -
Tab. 40: KD approved aviation kerosene fuels
Biofuels
Due to the wide range of fuels available on the market, please contact your Kohler Co. repre‐
sentative before any use of synthetic fuels not included in the following list.
Biodiesels
Only diesel fuels with a biodiesel content lower than 10% are allowed in Kohler KD diesel
engines.
Information
Diesel fuels with a biodiesel content between 10% and 20% may be used, but Kohler do not
recommend it as the operating costs linked to maintenance will drastically increase.
Fuel standard Fuel quality
(norm) (norm complement)
EN 14214 -
EN 14214 -
ASTM D6751 -
16) Exchange interval of fuel filters is reduced (1/2), lifespan of fuel line components may be reduced, fuel consumption
is not guaranteed anymore.
17) Biodiesels are not recommended for ESP (Emergency Standby Power) generator set applications because of the risk
of bacteria development.
18) Specific improved storage condition is mandatory.
19) Reinforced fuel primary filtration system, including water separator between main storage and daily tank, is manda‐
tory.
20) Polishing primary fuel filtration is mandatory.
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Required
lubri‐ Required
cating max.
capacity biodiesel
(max. ratio (%)
HFRR)
460 µm -
(18.11 th)
Required
lubri‐ Required
cating max.
capacity biodiesel
(max. ratio (%)
HFRR)
- 10%
- 20%
- 10%
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Additional required
criteria
With additive S-1750
Additional required
criteria
Fuel storage
Fuel filtration
Fuel storage
Fuel filtration
Fuel storage
Fuel filtration
KD62V12A 33521061401_1_1 EN_US
Perform‐
ance alter‐
Compat‐ ation /
ible with Reduced
EATS mainte‐
nance
interval
No
16)
Yes
Perform‐
ance alter‐
Compat‐ ation /
ible with Reduced
EATS mainte‐
nance
interval
No 16) 17)
Yes
18) 19) 20)
No
16) 17)
Yes
18) 19) 20)
No
16) 17)
Yes
18) 19) 20)
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