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Maintenance
X6 - P/N 6525032M1
Lubricants and fuels [4.1.l]
WARNING: Comply with the following instruc-
tions when working with diesel fuel.
Do not smoke near diesel fuel. In no case must
petrol (gasoline), alcohol or mixtures of diesel
fuel or alcohol be added to the diesel fuel as
such action would notably increase the risk of
fire outbreaks or explosions. In a closed ves-
sel, such as a can, they are even more explosive
than pure petrol (gasoline).
- Never use such mixtures. Moreover, mixtures
of diesel fuel and alcohol are not approved
since the lubrication of the fuel injection sys-
tem would be impaired.
- Clean around the plug where the fuel is
poured and keep it clean.
- Fill the tank at the end of the day to prevent
the building up of overnight condensation.
- Never remove the plug or fuel the tractor
whilst the engine is running. Keep control of
the pump nozzle whilst the tank is being filled.
- The tank must not be completely filled. - Al-
low space for an increase in volume. If the
original tank plug is lost, it must be replaced
with an original spare which must be fully
tightened.
- Dry up any fuel spill immediately.
Fuel requisites
It is important to use good quality fuel if the engine is to
be long-lasting and give a good performance. Fuel must be
clean, well refined and non-corrosive for the fuel system
components. Make sure that you use fuel of a known
quality and reliable origin.
NOTE: the fuel you are using must comply with the in-
dicated standards or equivalent ones: EN 590 (European
markets), DF2 ASTM D975 (NAO markets).
If a wrong type of fuel is used, the engine and the anti-
pollution system could be exposed to damage not covered
by terms of the warranty.
Pay great attention to selection and storage of your fuel.
Fuelling
Before you fuel the tractor, clean the zone around the fill
plug to prevent foreign matter from entering the tank. After
fuelling, screw on the plug and tighten it well.
WARNING: Do not smoke while filling the
fuel tank.
Keep clear of any sort of flames.
NOTE: Never use galvanised containers to store fuel.
Fuel
For a good operation of the injection system, always use
a high grade diesel fuel.
Diesel fuel must contain no suspended impurity. Therefore
the fuel must be allowed to settle for two or three days
before being used in the tractor.
Fuel oil can be decanted with a cheap, but safe system,
as illustrated in (Fig.7-1).
Never use fuel that has been stored in an open container
for any amount of time, as it could be polluted by water
or dust.
The fuel tank should be filled in the evening at the end
of the day's work. This will avoid water condensation in
the tank.
Plan your fuel purchases so that summer fuels are not
kept for too long and used in the winter.
Fig.7-1 Setting up a tank for fuel storage and decant-
ing.
a. 25% slant.
b. Condensation water.
c. Sludge drain plug.
Diesel fuel
CAUTION: Only use a Diesel fuel with a low sulphur con-
tent. Otherwise you could experience a reduction in en-
gine power and an increase in fuel consumption (Fig.7-2).
Fig.7-2
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