Massey Ferguson 5400 - Issue 1.a
03A01.3
Perkins engine - General
A . Introduction
This section only provides general information about
Perkins engines used on this tractor series.
B . Specifications and standards
concerning fuel, oil and coolant
The engines fitted on this tractor series comply with
standards concerning emissions imposed by the
authorities (EU97/68/EC Stage 2 and EPA 40 CFR 89
Tier 2).
The quality of fluids used in these engines as well as
the servicing schedule must be respected in order to
keep pollution emission levels low and to maintain the
tractor’s good performance during it’s whole life.
Fuel quality:
The fuel must comply with standard DIN EN 590 and
with the following specifications:
Density (at 15°C): 0.82 to 0.84 Kg/dm3
Viscosity (at 40°C): 2 to 4.5 mm2/s
Cetane index: min. 51
Sulphur content: max. 0.005 p-%
Water content: max. 200 mg/kg
Oil quality:
The oil used must comply with standard API CH-4.
Coolant quality:
The coolant used must comply with standard ASTM D
3306. It must be composed of pure water and
ethylene/propylene glycol antifreeze agent in the
following proportions:
40 - 60% water
40 - 60% antifreeze agent
The ideal ration is 50% water to 50% antifreeze agent.
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