BA series pumps
Pump unit with diesel drive 1401
8.42
WARNING
Mixing alcohol or gasoline with diesel fuel can produce an explosive mixture in the
engine crankcase or the fuel tank. Alcohol or gasoline must not be used in order to
dilute diesel fuel. Failure to follow this instruction may result in death or personal
injury.
There are many other diesel fuel specifications that are published by governments and by technological
societies. Usually, those specifications do not review all the requirements that are addressed in tables
B, C and D. To ensure optimum engine performance, a complete fuel analysis should be obtained
before engine operation. The fuel analysis should include all of the properties that are stated in the
tables B, C and D.
Fuel Additive
Supplemental diesel fuel additives are not generally recommended. This is due to potential damage to
the fuel system or the engine. Your fuel supplier or the fuel manufacturer will add the appropriate
supplemental diesel fuel additives.
Perkins recognizes the fact that additives may be required in some special circumstances. Fuel
additives need to be used with caution. The additive may not be compatible with the fuel. Some
additives may precipitate. This action causes deposits in the fuel system. The deposits may cause
seizure. Some additives may be corrosive, and some additives may be harmful to the elastomers in the
fuel system. Some additives may raise fuel sulfur levels above the maximum that is allowed by the EPA
or the other regulatory agencies. Contact your fuel supplier for those circumstances when fuel additives
are required. Your fuel supplier can recommend the appropriate fuel additive and the correct level of
treatment.
NOTICE
For the best results, your fuel supplier should treat the fuel when additives are required. The treated
fuel must meet the requirements that are stated in tables B, C and D.
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