1002-5
DIESEL FUEL
Use No. 2 diesel fuel
in
the engine of this machine.
The use of other fuels can cause the loss of engine
power and high fuel consumption.
In
very cold temperatures, a mixture of No. 1 and No.
2
diesel
fuels
is
temporarily
permitted.
See
the
following Note.
NOTE: See your fuel dealer for winter fuel
requirements in your area.
If
the temperature
of
the
fuel is below the cloud point (wax appearance point),
wax crystals in the fuel will cause the engine
to
lose
power
or
not start.
The diesel fuel used
in
this machine must meet the
specifications in the chart below
or
Specification
D975-81 of the American Society for Testing and
Materials.
Fuel Storage
If you keep fuel in storage for a period of time, you
can get foreign material or water
in
the fuel storage
tank. Many engine problems are caused by water
in
the fuel.
Keep the fuel storage tank outside and keep the fuel
as cool as possible. Remove water from the storage
container at regular periods of time.
Specifications for Acceptable No. 2 Diesel Fuel
API gravity, minimum ............................................................................................................................................. 34
Flash Point, Minimum ......................................................................................................................... 60° C (140°
F)
Cloud point (wax appearance point), maximum ......................................................... -20° C (-5°
F)
See Note above
Pour point, maximum ............................................................................................... -26° C (-15°
F)
See Note above
Viscosity, at 100° F (88°
C)
Centistokes ................................................................................................................................................. 2.0 to 4.3
Saybolt Seconds Universal ........................................................................................................................... 32 to 40
Bur 6-43460 Issued
5-01
Printed
in
U.S.A.
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