1 SAFETY
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine S12R OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Pub. No. 291Y1-40720 Revision: 5
â– Diesel Fuel (Emission Control
Approved Model)
â– Fuel - Handling
<Fuel - Refill>
Do not mix any poor-quality fuel,
water extracting agent, fuel additive,
gasoline, kerosene, or alcohol-based
fuel.
* It may cause fuel filter clogging, sliding fault on
the fuel lubricated part in fuel injector, and
adverse effect to the engine, and will lead to an
engine trouble.
Be sure to use Ultra-Low-Sulfur Diesel
(ULSD) for the emission control
approved model engine.
* If not used, there is a risk that the engine cannot
conform to the emission control regulation of
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of
United States.
Do not discard waste oil into
sewerage, river, lake, or other similar
places.
* Be sure to discard waste oil in accordance with
the applicable laws and regulations.
Do not store fuel in a poorly ventilated
place.
* Otherwise, built-up volatile fuel may be exposed
to a flame, which causes an explosion or a fire.
Before handling fuel, remove static
electricity.
* Otherwise, the fuel may be ignited.
* Ground the fuel tank.
When working with fuel, wear suitable
protective gears such as protective
mask, protective eyeglasses, rubber
gloves, working clothes with long
sleeves and long trousers.
* If fuel comes into contact with your eyes, mouth,
or skin, it may irritation or disorders.
Do not breathe in volatile fuel.
* Otherwise, it may be hazardous to your health.
When storing fuel in the container,
close its cap tightly.
* Otherwise, built-up volatile fuel may be exposed
to a flame, which causes an explosion or a fire.
Be sure to drain water from fuel, and
pay attention that coolant or other
water will not get mixed with fuel.
* Otherwise, rust formed on the plunger may
cause failure of engine stopping, flue explosion,
dilution, or water hammering.
Do not remove the strainer while
filling the fuel tank.
* Otherwise, entry of foreign particles may cause
damage to the fuel pump.
When using fuel from a storage tank,
leave it to sit for more than 24 hours
so that dust and water can settle at
the bottom. Then, use the upper clean
fuel.
* Otherwise, clogging of the filter may cause
decrease in the output power.
* Depending on the specification of the tank,
prolonged sedimentation time may be required.
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