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8.2 Recommended Fuel, Fluids, and Lubricants
Use only the fuel, fluids, and lubricants specified in this manual.
8.2.1 Storing Lubricants and Fluids
To safely store lubricant and fluids without risk of degradation or contamination, follow these procedures.
• Buy good quality, clean fuel from a reputable supplier.
• Use clean containers to handle fuel and lubricants.
• Keep containers full to avoid condensation issues.
• Store fluids in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
• Avoid storing fuel over long periods of time. If there is a risk of the fuel remaining in the windrower’s fuel tank for a
long period of time, add fuel conditioner to avoid condensation problems.
• Store fuel in a convenient place away from buildings.
8.2.2 Fuel Specifications
Use good quality diesel fuel from a reputable supplier. For most year-round service, a No. 2 diesel fuel that meets ASTM
specification D975 Grade S15 will provide good performance.
If the vehicle is exposed to extreme cold (below −7°C [20°F]) or is required to operate at colder-than-normal conditions for
prolonged periods, use climatized No.2 diesel fuel, or dilute the No.2 fuel with 50% No.1 fuel. This will provide better
protection from fuel gelling or wax-plugging of the fuel filters.
Table 8.15 Fuel Specification
Fuel
Specification
Sulphur
(by weight)
Water and
Sediment
(by volume)
Cetane No.
Lubricity
No.2 ULSD ASTM D975 0.5% maximum 0.05% maximum
40°C (104°F)
minimum
520 microns
No.1 and No.2
mix
56
ULSD
n/a
0.5% maximum
preferred
(1% maximum)
0.1% maximum
45–55°C
(113–131°F)
cold weather / high
altitude
460 microns
In extreme situations, when available fuels are of poor quality or problems exist which are specific to certain operations,
additives can be used; however, the engine manufacturer recommends consulting the fuel supplier or engine manufacturer
before using fuel additives. Situations where additives are useful include:
• A cetane improver additive can be used with low-cetane fuels.
• A wax crystal modifier can improve fuels with high cold filter plugging points (CFPP).
• An anti-icer can help prevent ice formation in wet fuel during cold weather.
• An antioxidant or storage stability additive can help with fuel system deposits and poor storage stability.
• A lubricity enhancer can be used to increase the lubricity of fuels so that they meet the requirements given in
Table 8.15, page 476. Diesel fuel conditioner is available from your Dealer.
REFERENCE
56. Optional when operating temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
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