ROPA Tiger 6 - Refuelling with Diesel Fuel

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7.1.3.4 Refuelling with diesel fuel
WARNING
Improper refuelling and improper actions around fuel may cause explosions,
fire, serious burns and other injuries.
– Make sure that the filler cap (1) / (2) is correctly closed to prevent ingress of dirt
into the diesel fuel tank. The fuel cannot vaporise and fuels spills are prevented.
– Shut off the engine when refilling fuel. Smoking, fire and open flames are strictly
prohibited when handling fuel. Explosion hazard! Do not use cell phones or radios
while refuelling.
– Refuel outside only.
– Observe the applicable safety instructions of the refuelling station or tanker truck.
The tank spout of the fuel tank is in the engine compartment. The tank is vented
through the fuel cap (1).
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(1) Tank spout fuel cap
(2) Fuel cap tanker truck coupling as per DIN 28450, brass 2"
(3) Limit sensor (option)
Diesel fuel
DIN EN 590
(max. 0.001% sulphur by weight) (10 ppm)
ASTM D975 1-D and 2-D
(max. 0.0015% by weight sulphur) (15 ppm)
A sulphur content of 0.3% (3000 ppm) is only permitted with the RT6a
ATTENTION
For refuelling with a tanker truck open the fuel cap (1) to improve venting.