MASSEY FERGUSON MF 135 - Fuel and Fuel Care; Fuels; Gasoline Engine; Diesel Engine

FUELS AND FUEL CARE
This section of the Manual deals with the fuel and fuel care.
LIMITING
REQUIREMENTS
FOR DIESEL
FUEL
OILS
ASTM
Designation:
D975-66T
Carbon
Water
Resi-
and
due on
90 <;{,
Viscosity
Sedi-
10
per- Distil-
at 100° F.
Grade of Diesel Fuel Oil
ment,
cent lotion
Kinematic,
Flash
Pour
per-
Res id- Ash, Temper.
Centi stokes
Copper
Point, Point,
cent
uum, percent atures
(or Saybolt
Sulfur, Strip
deg. deg. by vol-
per- by
deg.
Universal
percent Corro- Cetane
Fa hr. Fa hr.
ume
cent
weight
Fa hr.
sec.l by Weight sion Number
Min.
Max. Max.
Max. Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
Max.
Max. Min.
No . 1-D
100
. ..
Trace
0.15 0.0 l
...
550 l.4
2.5 0.50 No. 3
40
Winter Operation
or
(34.4)
legal
No. 2-D
125
.. .
0. 10
0.35
0.02
540 640
2.0 4.3 0.7 No. 3
40
Summer Operation
or
(32.6)
(40. l)
legal
For cold weather operation
the pour point should be specified
10 F. below the ambient temperature at which the
engine is to be operated.
Low-atmospheric temperatures as well
as engine operation at high altitudes may require
use of fuels with higher
cetane ratings.
FUELS
Gasoline Engine
The gasoline engine in the MF 135
Tractor is designed to operate efficiently on
a
reputable brand of regular grade gasoline
(93 octane minimum). Continued use of
poor quality fuel can cause engine overheat-
ing, "pinging", excessive engine wear and
poor fuel economy.
Diesel Engine
Diesel fuels are classified as either a
No. 1 (No.
ID) or No. 2 (No. 2D) fuel.
The grade No. 2 fuel, which is heavier and
will produce more work per gallon, is rec-
ommended for service when the air temper-
ature is 320 F., or above. The grade No. 1
fuel, which is lighter, is recommended for
service when the air temperature is below
320 F. See chart for diesel fuel require-
ments.
Fuel Ca re
Fuel system components are seriously
affected by water and sediment. For proper
engine performance, clean fuel must enter
the injection pump. Use the following infor-
mation as a guide for successful fuel han-
dling.
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• Do not confuse FURNACE FUEL with
DIESEL FUEL. USE FUEL WHICH
MEETS THE SPECIFICATIONS IN
THIS MANUAL.
•
Purchase your fuel from a REPUTA-
BLE SUPPLIER. BUY CLEAN FUEL
and KEEP IT CLEAN.
• Store fuel in tanks manufactured
especially for fuel storage. Use a
tank equipped with a WATER TRAP
OR
FILTER. Drain the water trap
or change filter regularly. Do not
store diesel fuel in a galvanized tank.
• Place fuel tank in a shaded area,
away from buildings.
• Once fuel tank is in place, avoid
moving it.
• Avoid using the last few gallons of
fuel from the storage tank. This fuel
may contain water or sediment that is
accumulated in the tank.
• Handle fuel as little as possible.
Avoid using cans to transfer fuel to
the Tractor.