Perkins 4016-61 TRG Operation And Maintenance Manual page 37

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(Table 17, contd)
Copper Strip No. 3 maximum
Corrosion
10% at 282 °C
(540 °F)
maximum
Distillation
90% at 360 °C
(680 °F)
maximum
Flash Point legal limit
30 minimum
API Gravity
45 maximum
6 °C (10 °F)
minimum
Pour Point
below ambient
temperature
0.2% maximum
Sulfur
(1)
2.0 cSt minimum
Kinematic
and 4.5 cSt
Viscosity maximum at
(2)
40 °C (104 °F)
Water and 0.1% maximum
Sediment
Water
0.1% maximum
0.05% maximum
Sediment
(weight)
Gum and Resins 10 mg per 100
mL maximum
(3)
0.38 mm
(0.015 inch)
Lubricity
(4)
maximum at
25 °C (77 °F)
(1)
Perkins fuel systems and engine components can operate
on high sulfur fuels. Fuel sulfur levels affect exhaust
emissions. High sulfur fuels also increase the potential
for corrosion of internal components. Fuel sulfur levels
above 0.5 percent may significantly shorten the oil change
interval. For additional information, see this publication, "Fluid
Recommendations/Engine Oil" topic (Maintenance Section).
(2) The values of the fuel viscosity are the values as the fuel
is delivered to the fuel injection pumps. If a fuel with a low
viscosity is used, cooling of the fuel may be required to maintain
a 1.4 cSt viscosity at the fuel injection pump. Fuels with a high
viscosity might require fuel heaters in order to bring down the
viscosity to a 20 cSt viscosity.
(3) Follow the test conditions and procedures for gasoline (motor).
(4)
The lubricity of a fuel is a concern with low sulfur fuel. To
determine the lubricity of the fuel, use either the "ASTM D6078
Scuffing Load Wear Test (SBOCLE)" or the "ASTM D6079 High
Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR)" test. If the lubricity of a
fuel does not meet the minimum requirements, consult your
fuel supplier. Do not treat the fuel without consulting the fuel
supplier. Some additives are not compatible. These additives
can cause problems in the fuel system.
"D130"
Operating with fuels that do not meet the Perkins rec-
ommendations can cause the following effects: Start-
ing difficulty, poor combustion, deposits in the fuel in-
jectors, reduced service life of the fuel system, de-
posits in the combustion chamber, and reduced ser-
"D86"
vice life of the engine.
"D93"
Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), Residual fuel, or Blended fuel
must NOT be used in Perkins diesel engines. Severe
"D287"
component wear and component failures will result if
HFO type fuels are used in engines that are configured
to use distillate fuel.
"D97"
In extreme cold ambient conditions, you may use the
distillate fuels that are specified in Table 18. However,
"D3605"
the fuel that is selected must meet the requirements
or
that are specified in Table 17. These fuels are
"D1552"
intended to be used in operating temperatures that
are down to −54 °C (−65 °F).
"D445"
Table 18
Distillate Fuels
"D1796"
"D1744"
"D473"
(1) The fuels that are listed in this Table may not meet the
"D381"
requirements that are specified in the "Perkins Specifications
for Distillate Diesel Fuel" Table. Consult the supplier for the
recommended additives in order to maintain the correct fuel
lubricity.
"D6079"
These fuels are lighter than the No. 2 grades of fuel.
The cetane number of the fuels in Table 18 must be
at least 40. If the viscosity is below 1.4 cSt at 38 °C
(100 °F), use the fuel only in temperatures below
0 °C (32 °F). Do not use any fuels with a viscosity
of less than 1.2 cSt at 38 °C (100 °F). Fuel cooling
may be required in order to maintain the minimum
viscosity of 1.4 cSt at the fuel injection pump.
There are many other diesel fuel specifications that
are published by governments and by technological
societies. Usually, those specifications do not
review all the requirements that are addressed
in this specification. To ensure optimum engine
performance, a complete fuel analysis should be
obtained before engine operation. The fuel analysis
should include all of the properties that are listed in
Table 17.
NOTICE
NOTICE
(1)
Specification
"MIL-T-5624R"
"ASTM D1655"
"MIL-T-83133D"
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Refill Capacities
Grade
JP-5
Jet-A-1
JP-8