Adding Fuel
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The engine runs on clean, fresh ultra-low sulfur diesel
fuel with a minimum cetane rating of 40.
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Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days
to ensure fuel freshness.
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Use summer grade diesel fuel (No. 2-D) at temperatures
above -7° C (20° F) and winter grade diesel fuel (No.
1-D) or (No. 1-D/2-D blend) below -7° C (20° F ).
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Never mix kerosene, used engine oil, or residual fuels
with the diesel fuel.
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Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel containers
over the winter.
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Fuel additives are not recommended. Some fuel additives
may cause poor engine performance.
DANGER
In certain conditions, diesel fuel is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from diesel can burn you and others and can
damage property.
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Only fill the fuel tank with diesel fuel. Filling the
fuel tank with gasoline may result in a fire.
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Fill the fuel tank and store fuel in a
well-ventilated area.
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Never refuel the fuel tank with engine running.
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Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add fuel
until it is at the same level as the red ring. This
empty space in the tank allows fuel to expand.
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Never smoke when handling diesel, and stay
away from an open flame or where diesel may
be ignited by a spark.
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Store diesel in an approved container and keep
it out of the reach of children. Never buy more
than a 30-day supply of diesel.
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Do not operate without entire exhaust system in
place and in proper working condition.
WARNING
Diesel is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term
exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
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Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
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Keep face away from nozzle and diesel tank or
conditioner opening.
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Keep diesel away from eyes and skin.
Diesel Fuel Specifications
Important:
Do not mix oil with diesel.
Use ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel that complies with the
following specification. The table lists 7 worldwide
specifications for diesel fuels.
Diesel Fuel Specifications
Location
No. 2–D, No. 1–D, ASTM
D975–94
U.S.A.
EN590:96
European Union
ISO 8217 DMX
International
BS 2869–A1 or A2
United Kingdom
JIS K2204 Grade No.2
Japan
KSM-2610
Korea
GB252
China
Filling the Fuel Tank
Note:
Before starting for the first time or if the fuel system
is empty, fill the fuel tank fully with diesel fuel. This causes
the fuel system to be bled automatically.
Automatic bleeding is completed after a waiting period of 1
to 2 minutes. The engine is ready to start.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, stop the engine,
and allow the engine to cool.
2.
Lift the cover (Figure 8).
Figure 8
1.
Cover handle
3.
Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove it (Figure 9).
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