Kohler KDI Series

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
2.5 Fuel
Important
• Use the same type of diesel fuel as used in cars (EN 590 for
E.U. - ASTM D975 regulation - S 15 for U.S). Use of other
types of fuel could damage the engine. Do not use dirty diesel
fuel or mixtures of diesel fuel and water since this will cause
serious engine faults.
Warning
• Clean fuel prevents the fuel injectors from clogging.
Immediately clean up any spillage during refuelling.
• Never store diesel fuel in galvanized containers (i.e. coated
with zinc). Fuel inside a galvanised container react chemically,
producing "compounds" that quickly clogs the filters or cause
faults in the injection pump and/or injectors.
2.5.1 Fuel for low temperatures
• When operating the engine in ambient temperatures lower
than 0 degrees C, use use suitable low temperature fuel
normally available from fuel distributors and corresponding
to the specifications of Tab. 2.5.
• These fuels reduce the formation of paraffin in diesel at low
temperatures.
• When paraffin forms in the diesel, the fuel filter becomes
blocked interrupting the flow of fuel.
2.5.2 Biodiesel fuel
• Fuels containing 10% methyl ester or B10, are suitable for
use in this engine provided that they meet the specifications
listed in the Tab. 2.5.
• DO NOT USE vegetable oil as a biofuel for this engine.
• Any failures resulting from the use of fuels other than
recommended will not be warranted.
Tab. 2.5
(1) Except for catalyst clogged and EGR.
(2) Without adding oil.
(3) Except for catalyst clogged and EGR.
Shorter oil change intervals.
(4) Max. 10% in fuel.
FUEL COMPATIBILITY
Compatible
Warranty
coverage
Engine waste
Certication
emission
yes no yes no yes no yes no
EN 590, DIN 51628 - Military NATO fuel F-54 (S=10 ppm)
Bio Fuels (EN14214)
(4) (4) (4) (4)
ARCTIC (EN 590/ASTM D 975)
(2)
No 1 Diesel (US) - ASTM D 975 - Grade 1-D S 15
(S=15 ppm)
No 1 Diesel (US) - ASTM D 975 - Grade 1-D S 500
(S=500 ppm)
(1) (1)
No 2 Diesel (US) - ASTM D 975 - Grade 2-D S 15
No 2 Diesel (US) - ASTM D 975 - Grade 2-D S 1500
(1) (1)
High sulfur fuel < 5000 ppm (<0.5%)
(1) (1)
High sulfur fuel > 5000 ppm (<0.5%)
(3) (3)
High sulfur fuel > 10000 ppm (>1%)
Civil Jet Fuels Jet A/A1
Civil Jet Fuels Jet B