Perkins 4016-61 TRG Operation And Maintenance Manual page 36

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Maintenance Section
Refill Capacities
Note: Only use Arctic fuels when the temperature is
below 0 °C (32 °F). Do not use Arctic fuels when the
ambient temperature is above 0 °C (32 °F). To ensure
that the time period between cranking the engine and
first fire is kept to a minimum, only use fuel of the
correct viscosity and at the correct temperature.
Gas oil to "BS29 Class A2"
Note: If low sulfur or low sulfur aromatic fuels are
used, then fuel additives can be used to increase
lubricity.
Group 2 (permissible fuels): Specification
These fuel specifications are considered acceptable
for issues of warranty. However,these fuels may
reduce the life of the engine, the engine's maximum
power and the engine's fuel efficiency.
"ASTM D975 - 91 Class 1D"
"JP7, Mil T38219"
"NATO F63"
NOTICE
These fuels should have a wear scar value of 650
micrometers maximum *HFRR to ISO 12156 - 1.*
Low temperature fuels
Special fuels for use in cold weather may be available
for engine operation at temperatures below 0 °C
(32 °F). These fuels limit the formation of wax in the
fuel oil at low temperatures. If wax forms in the fuel
oil, this could stop the flow of fuel oil through the filter.
Note: These fuels that lack lubricity may cause the
following problems:
• Low engine power
•
Difficult starting in hot conditions or in cold
conditions
•
White smoke
• Deterioration of emissions and misfire at certain
operating conditions
Biofuel: Specification
Biofuel: A 5% mix of RME to EN14214 in conventional
fuel is permitted.
NOTICE
Water emulsion fuels: These fuels are not permitted
Refer to the following fuel specifications for
North America.
The preferred fuels provide maximum engine service
life and performance. The preferred fuels are distillate
fuels. These fuels are commonly called diesel fuel
or gas oil.
The permissible fuels are crude oils or blended fuels.
Use of these fuels can result in higher maintenance
costs and in reduced engine service life.
Diesel fuels that meet the specifications in Table
17 will help to provide maximum engine service life
and performance. In North America, diesel fuel that
is identified as No. 2-D in "ASTM D975" generally
meets the specifications. Table 17 is for diesel fuels
that are distilled from crude oil. Diesel fuels from
other sources could exhibit detrimental properties
that are not defined or controlled by this specification.
Table 17
Perkins Specifications for Distillate Diesel Fuel
Specifications Requirements
Aromatics 35% maximum
0.02% maximum
Ash
(weight)
Carbon Residue 0.35% maximum
on 10% Bottoms (weight)
40 minimum (DI
Cetane Number
engines)
The cloud
point must not
exceed the
Cloud Point
lowest expected
ambient
temperature.
SEBU8604
ASTM Test
"D1319"
"D482"
"D524"
"D613"
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