9980 Self-Propelled Peanut Combine Fuel and Lubricants
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Most diesel fuels manufactured in the U.S.,
Canada, and the European Union have
adequate lubricity to ensure proper operation
and durability of fuel injection system
components. However, diesel fuels
manufactured in some areas of the world may
lack the necessary lubricity.
Fuel lubricity should pass a maxim
um scar
diameter of 0.45 mm as measured by ASTM
D6079 or ISO 12156-1.
If fuel of low or unknown lubricity is used, add
John Deere Premium Diesel Fuel Conditioner
(or equivalent) at the specified conditioner.
Lubricity of Biodiesel Fuel
Significant improv
ement in lubricity can occur
with biodiesel blends up to B20. The gain in
lubricity above a 20% blend is limited.
Testing Diesel Fuel
DIESELSCAN is a John Deere fuel analysis
program that can be used to monitor the
quality of your fuel. The DIESELSCAN
analysis verifies fuel type, cleanliness, water
content, suitability for cold weather operation
and whether the fuel meets specification.
Check with your AMADAS/John Deere dealer
for the availability of DIESELSCAN kits.
IMPORTANT! Make sure the diesel fuel
used in your machine demonstrates good
lubricity characteristics.
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