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– Drain the water and the sediment from the fuel tank on a daily basis in order to ensure that only clean
fuel enters the fuel system.
– Inspect the wiring and the wiring harnesses for loose connections and for worn wires or frayed wires.
– Inspect the ground strap for a good connection and for good condition.
– Disconnect any battery chargers that are not protected against the current drain of the starting motor.
Check the condition and the electrolyte level of the batteries, unless the engine is equipped with a
maintenance free battery.
– Check the condition of the gauges. Replace any gauges that are cracked. Replace any gauge that
can not be calibrated.
Fuel specifications
Classification of the Fuels
Diesel engines have the ability to burn a wide variety of fuels. These fuels are divided into four general
groups: Ref to table A.
Group 1 Specifications (Preferred Fuels)
This group of fuel specifications is considered acceptable:
• EN590 DERV Grade A, B, C, E, F, Class 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4
• “ASTM D975”, Grade 2D S15, and Grade 2D S500
• “JIS K2204 Grades 1,2,3 and Special Grade 3”. This grade of fuel must meet the minimum lubricity
requirements that are stated in table B.
• “BS2869 Class A2” Off-Highway Gas Oil Red Diesel.
NOTICE
BS2869 can only be used if the sulfur level meets the specifications that are listed in tables C and D. An
analysis of a sample of fuel must be conducted in order to check the sulfur level.
Fuel Groups Classification
Group 1 Preferred fuels Full life of the Product
Group 2 Permissible fuels These fuels MAY cause reduced engine life and
performance
Group 3 Aviation fuels These fuels WILL cause reduced engine life and
performance
Group 4 Biodiesel
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