BA series pumps
Pump unit with diesel drive 1401
8.36
NOTICE
The use of LSD fuel and the use of ULSD fuel is acceptable provided that the fuels meet the minimum
requirements that are stated in tables B, C and D. The lubricity of these fuels must not exceed wear
scar diameter of 0.46 mm (0.0181 inch). The lubricity test must be performed on a HFRR, operated at
60 °C (140 °F). Refer to “ISO 12156-1 ”. By using the test methods “ASTM D5453, ASTM D2622, or
ISO 20846 ISO 20884”, the content of sulfur in LSD fuel must be below 500 PPM 0.05%. By using the
test methods “ASTM D5453, ASTM D2622, or ISO 20846 ISO 20884”, the content of sulfur in ULSD
fuel must be below 15 PPM 0.0015%.
Group 2 Specifications (Permissible Fuels)
This group of fuel specifications is considered acceptable, but these fuels MAY reduce the engine life
and performance.
• “ASTM D975”, Grade 1D S15, and Grade 1D S500
• • “JP7 (MIL-T-38219)”
•• “NATO F63”
NOTICE
JP7 and NATO F63 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.