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GENERAL INFORMATION
CASE TRAINING CENTER
AUGUST 2000
Fuel
Use fuel that is to ASTM (American Society for Testing
and Materials) D975 standard.
Use Grade No. 2 fuel. The use of other types of fuel
can result in a loss of power and may cause high fuel
consumption.
In cold weather, the use of a mixture of fuels No. 1 and
No. 2 is temporarily permitted. Consult your fuel sup-
plier.
If the temperature falls below the fuel cloud point (point
at which wax begins to form) the wax crystals will
cause power loss or will prevent the engine from star-
ting.
IMPORTANT : In cold weather, fill the fuel tank at the end of the day's work, in order to prevent the forma-
tion of condensation.
Fuel storage
Long storage can lead to the accumulation of impuri-
ties and condensation in the fuel. Engine trouble can
often be traced to the presence of water in the fuel.
The storage tank must be placed outside and the tem-
perature of the fuel should be kept as low as possible.
Drain off water and impurities regularly.
Anti-freeze/Anti-corrosion
Use anti-freeze in all seasons to protect the cooling
system from corrosion and all risk of freezing.
In environments with a temperature higher than -36°C,
use a mixture of 50% ethylene-glycol based anti-
freeze.
For areas where the temperature is below -36°C, it is
advisable to use a blend of 40% water and 60% anti-
freeze.
Environment
Before carrying out any servicing operation on this
machine and before disposing of used fluids or lubri-
cants, always think of the environment. Never throw
fluid or oil on the ground and never keep them in lea-
king receptacles.
Consult your local ecological recycling centre to obtain
information on the appropriate means of disposing of
these substances.
Components made from plastic or resin
When cleaning plastic parts, the console, the instru-
ment panel, the gauges, etc., do not use petrol (gaso-
line), paraffin (kerosene), paint solvents, etc. Use only
water, soap and a soft cloth.
The use of petrol (gasoline), paraffin (kerosene), paint
solvents, etc, will cause discoloration, cracking or
deformation of these components.
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