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Maintenance Section
Refill Capacities
Fuel tha t compl
ieswith“EN590”CLASS4canbe
used at temperatures as low as −44 °C (−47.2 °F).
Refer to “EN590” for a detailed discretion of the
physical prop
erties of the fuel.
The diesel fuel “ASTM D975 1-D” that is used in the
united state
sofamericamaybeusedinverycold
temperatures that are below −18 °C (−0.4 °F).
In extreme co
ld ambient conditions, you may also
use fuels that are listed in the table 16. These fuels
are intended to be used in temperatures that can be
as low as −54 °
C(−65.2 °F).
Table 16
Light Distillate Fuels
(1)
Specification Grade
“MIL-DTL-5624U” JP-5
“MIL-DTL-83133E” JP-8
“ASTM D1655
” Jet-A-1
(1)
The use of th
ese fuels is acceptable w ith an appropriate fuel
additive an
d the fuels mus t meet minimum requirements that
are stated i
n Table 14. Fuel sam ples should be analyzed for
the complia
nce. Fuels MUST NO T exceed 0.52 m m lubricity
wear scar di
ameter that is tested on a HFF R . The test must be
performed a
t 60 °C. Refer to “ISO 12156-1”. Fuels mus t have
minimum vis
cosity of 1.4 c entistokes that is delivered to the
fuel injec
tion pump. Fuel c ooling may be required in order to
maintain m
inimum viscosity of 1.4 centistokes that is delivered
to the fuel
injection p ump.
Mixing alcohol or gasoline with diesel fuel can pro-
duce an explosive mixture in the engine crankcase
or the fuel tank. Alcohol or gasoline must not be
used in order to dilute diesel fuel. Failure to follow
this ins truction may result in death or personal in-
jury.
There are many other diesel fuel specifications that
are published by governments and by technological
societies. Usually, those specifications do not review
all the requirements that are addressed in table 14.
To ensure optimum engine performance, a complete
fuel analysis should be obtained before engine
operation. The fuel analysis should include all of the
properties that are stated in the table 14.
Fuel Additive
Supplemental diesel fuel additives are not generally
recommended. This is due to potential damage to
the fuel system or the engine. Your fuel supplier
or the fuel manufacturer will add the appropriate
supplemental diesel fuel additives.
Perkins recogn
izes the fact that additives may
be required in some special circumstances. Fuel
additives need to be used with caution. Contact
your fuel supp
lier for those circumstances when
fuel additives are required. Your fuel supplier can
recommend the appropriate fuel additive and the
correct leve
l of treatment.
Note: For the best results, your fuel supplier should
treat the fue
l when additives are required. The treated
fuel must meet the requirements that are stated in
table 14.
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Fluid Recommendations
General Lubricant Information
Because of g
overnment regulations regarding the
certification of exhaust emissions from the engine,
the lubricant recommendations must be followed.
•
EMA____________Engine Manufacturers Association
•
API_______
______________
American Petroleum Institute
•
SAE___________________________________________ Society Of
Automotive
Engineers Inc.
Engine Manufacturers Association ( EMA)
Oils
The “Engine Manufacturers Association
Recommend
ed Guideline on Diesel Engine Oil” is
recognized by Perkins. For detailed information
about this guideline, see the latest edition of EMA
publicat
ion, “EMA DHD -1”.
API Oils
The Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System by
the American Petroleum Institute (API) is recognized
by Perkin
s. For detailed information about this
system, see the latest edition of the “API publication
No. 1509”. Engine oils that bear the API symbol are
authori
zed by API.
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