Case CX290B - Fuel

Lep SM290B1002-1NA Issued 01-2010
1002-7
Fuel
Use fuel which is to ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) D975 standard.
Use grade No. 2-D fuel. The use of other types of fuel can result in a loss of power of the engine and may cause high
fuel consumption.
In cold weather (below -7°C (19.4°F)), it is provisionally approved to use a mixture of fuels No. 1-D and No. 2-D. Consult
your fuel supplier or your CASE Dealer.
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 starting.
Required conditions for diesel fuel
The diesel fuel used must:
- be free from dust particles, even minute ones.
- have the proper viscosity.
- have a high cetane number.
- present great fluidity at low temperatures.
- have low sulphur content.
- have very little residual carbon.
Diesel fuel recommendation
- JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) : No. 2
- DIN (Deutsche Industrie Normen) : DIN 51601
- SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) Based on SAE-J-313C: No. 2-D
- BS (British Standard) Based on BS/2869-1970: Class A-1
IMPORTANT : Using any other fuel will reduce the operating performance of the engine.
Using fuels other than those recommended can damage the fuel injection pump, the injector and other parts of the fuel
supply system and the engine. CASE disowns any responsibility concerning this kind of damage, which is not
covered by the guarantee. To avoid any damage to the engine fuel supply system, you are recommended to take the
following safety messages into account:
Some fuel suppliers mix used engine oil with diesel fuel. Certain manufacturers of large engines allow them to do this.
However, for your engine, do not use diesel fuel contaminated by engine oil. In addition to damaging the engine, this fuel
can actually adversely affect the correct purification of exhaust gases. Before using any diesel fuel, ask the supplier if
this fuel has been mixed with engine oil.
IMPORTANT : For a proper use of fuel additives consult your supplier or your CASE Dealer. Do not inject fuel oil or
gasoline, both fuels can damage the engine.
IMPORTANT : In cold weather, fill the fuel tank at the end of the day's work, in order to prevent the formation of conden-
sation.
Fuel storage
Long storage can lead to the accumulation of impurities 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 temperature of the fuel should be kept as low as possible. Drain off
water and impurities regularly.