PERIODIC SERVICE 12-5
1. Turn the key switch to “ON”, check
the amount of fuel by fuel gauge.
2. Fill fuel tank when fuel gauge shows
1/4 or less fuel in tank.
3. Use grade No.2-Diesel fuel at tem-
peratures above -10°C (14°F).
IMPORTANT
Do not permit dirt or trash to get
into the fuel system.
Be careful not to let the fuel tank
become empty, otherwise air will
enter the fuel system, necessi-
tating bleeding before next en-
gine start.
Be careful not to spill during
refueling. If should spill, wipe it
off at once, or it may cause a fire.
To prevent condensation (water)
accumulation in the fuel tank, fill
the tank before parking overnight.
NOTE
No.2-D is a distillate fuel of lower vola-
tility for engines in industrial and heavy
mobile service. (SAE J313 JUN87)
Grade of Diesel Fuel Oil According to
ASTM D975
Distillation
Temperatures, °C(°F)
90% Point
Min
282 (540)
Max
338 (640)
Viscosity Kinematic
cSt or mm
2
/s at 40°C
Min
1.9
Max
4.1
Viscosity Saybolt,
SUS at 100°F
Min
32.6
Max
40.1
sulfur,
weight %
Max
0.50
Copper
Strip
Corrosion
Max
No.3
Cetane
Number
Min
40
Flash Point,
°C (°F)
Water and Sediment,
volume %
Carbon Residue on, 10
percent Residuum, %
Ash,
weight %
Min
52 (125)
Max
0.05
Max
0.35
Max
0.01