1-6 Recommendation to drivers
3 Danger of fire and explosion by using
mixed fuel
Do not use diesel fuel mixed with gasoline, gasohol
and/or alcohol. Fuel containing 5% gasoline has a
flash point as low as 0°C (32°F), which can lead to a
fire or explosion while the engine is running.
4 Adverse effects of mixed fuel on engine
Using diesel fuel mixed with gasoline, alcohol, or
both, has the following adverse effects on the
engine:
• Fuel viscosity becomes lower, resulting in
excessive wear, damage, and failure of fuel sys-
tem parts.
• Difficulty in starting the engine will result due to
a reduced cetane number.
CAUTION
• The lower the cetane number, the more likely
internal engine damage will occur.
• If dirt blocks the fuel tank breather (air hole),
the tank may deform and the fuel injection
system may fail. Be sure to clean them regu-
larly.
5Refueling
DANGER
• NEVER MIX DIESEL FUEL WITH GASO-
LINE, GASOHOL OR ALCOHOL.
USE OF FUEL MIXED WITH ONE OR MORE
OF THESE COULD LEAD TO A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION INVOLVING SERIOUS
INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
• IF YOU MISTAKENLY FILL THE FUEL
TANK WITH A MIXED FUEL, DRAIN OUT
ALL THE FUEL FROM THE FUEL SYSTEM.
WARNING
• Stop the engine before fueling.
• Never smoke when fueling since diesel
fuel could ignite or explode. Never operate
lighters or other items that emit sparks.
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