Diesel Fuel; Diesel Fuel Specifications; Additional Technical Fuel Requirements - Yanmar 6SY Series Operation Manual

DIESEL FUEL

Diesel Fuel Specifications

Diesel fuel should comply with the
following specifications. The table lists
several worldwide specifications for diesel
fuels.
DIESEL FUEL
SPECIFICATION
No. 2-D, No. 1-D,
ASTM D975-94
EN590:96
ISO 8217 DMX
BS 2869-A1 or A2
JIS K2204 Grade No.2
Additional Technical Fuel
Requirements
• The fuel cetane number should be equal
to 45 or higher.
• The sulfur content must not exceed 0.5%
by volume. Less than 0.05% is preferred.
• NEVER mix kerosene, used engine oil,
or residual fuels with the diesel fuel.
• Water and sediment in the fuel should
not exceed 0.05% by volume.
• Keep the fuel tank and fuel-handling
equipment clean at all times.
• Poor quality fuel can reduce engine
performance and / or cause engine
damage.
• Fuel additives are not recommended.
Some fuel additives may cause poor
engine performance. See your
authorized Yanmar marine dealer or
distributor for more information.
• Ash content not to exceed 0.01% by
volume.
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• Carbon residue content not to exceed
• Total aromatics content should not
LOCATION
• PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons)
USA
European Union
International
United Kingdom
Japan
BEFORE YOU OPERATE
0.35% by volume. Less than 0.1% is
preferred.
exceed 35% by volume. Less than 30%
is preferred.
content should be below 10% by volume.
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