Crusader Challenger 6.0L Catanium CES User Manual

26
L510032-16
FUEL REQUIREMENTS - 9
GASOLINE REQUIREMENTS GASOLINE CONTAINING ALCOHOL
The implementation of ethanol-based fuel is spreading
rapidly throughout the United States. As such, Crusader
Challenger Engines provides the following information
regarding the use of this fuel.
This information addresses the use of ethanol fuels
in Crusader Challenger ENGINES ONLY. It does
not address the use of ethanol fuels in vessel related
components such as boat gas tanks, boat fuel lines, etc.
Ethanol blended fuel rated E10 or less is acceptable
to use. Fuels rated higher than E10 SHOULD NOT
BE USED. Ethanol fuels rated higher than E10 could
potentially damage the engine and/or present an
unsafe boating condition. Damage to the engine
resulting from the use of ethanol fuel rated higher
than E10 IS NOT covered by the warranty.
CAUTION
Do Not use any gasoline that contains
METHANOL. This fuel is very corrosive and will
create unsafe operating conditions. Serious
damage will result from the continued use of fuel
containing METHANOL. Any resulting engine
damage will not be covered by the warranty.
If ethanol blended fuel rated E10 or less is used, or
if the presence of alcohol is uncertain, more frequent
inspections and service of the complete fuel system are
required. Any sign of fuel leakage or deterioration must
be repaired immediately before further engine operation.
It is important to note that ethanol blended fuel will act
as a solvent and will attract and hold moisture. Without
proper fuel stabilization and fuel ltration, ethanol
blended fuel may cause the following:
• Excessive moisture (water) may cause lean
operation to include hard starting and operating
di󰀩culties such as, vapor lock, low speed
stalling, and shortened fuel shelf life.
• Acting as a solvent, ethanol blended fuel may
cause gum, sediment, sludge, and other particles
to be loosened and carried through the fuel
system to the engine.
Fuel system or engine damage caused by
contamination from water, foreign particles, sludge,
or gums entering or forming in the fuel system is not
covered by the Challenger Limited Warranty.
Fuel Stabilizer Recommendations for Ethanol
Blend Fuel
The use of a commercially available fuel stabilizer, such
as STA-BIL®, is recommended at each ll-up or when
storing ethanol-blended fuel for more than 2 weeks.
CAUTION
Fire and Explosion Hazard - Gasoline is extremely
ammable and highly explosive, and , if ignited,
can cause serious bodily injury or death. Careful
inspection of the entire fuel system including, but
not limited to, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel lters and
all ttings is mandatory, especially after periods
of storage. Replace any component that shows
signs of leakage, corrosion, deterioration, swelling,
hardening or softening.
WARRANTY NOTICE: Damage caused to the engine
through the use of improper gasoline, low-quality or
gasoline with an octane rating below the minimum
requirements listed below, is considered misuse of the
engine. Such damage is not covered by the Crusader
Challenger Marine Engines warranty.
The ignition timing set by the factory requires the use
of a high-quality lead-free regular gasoline with the
following minimum octane specication.
Pump Octane Number (R+M/2) (PUMP) - 87
Figure 9-1 Fuel Requirements
NOTICE: Crusader Challenger Fuel Injected engines
are calibrated to operate on and provide optimum
performance when using fuel with at least an 87 octane
fuel rating. Crusader Challenger’s engine control
module incorporates Adaptive Learn Technology to
ensure optimum engine performance is obtained when
using fuel rated higher than 87 octane.
If a slight pinging is heard during acceleration and the
proper octane fuel is being used, it is considered normal.
If a constant, heavy knock occurs, the engine should be
evaluated by a Crusader Challenger Certied service
technician.
ATTENTION: For optimal performance and reliability,
the ZR450 application requires the use of premium
93 Octane fuel.
WARNING: The 550 Supercharged applications
REQUIRE the use of premium 93 Octane fuel. Failure
to due so could result in poor engine performance
and engine damage that is not covered under
warranty.
UNLEADED
REGULAR
UNLEADED
87
$
MINIMUM OCTANE RATING
R + M/2 METHOD
87
E10
E10

Crusader Challenger 6.0L Catanium CES Specifications

General

Brand	Crusader
Model	Challenger 6.0L Catanium CES
Category	Engine
Language	English