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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE DATA
FUEL AND LUBRICANT TABLE
Select the appropriate fuel, lubricant and grease according to the temperature by referring to
the table below.
• Regardless of the specified time, change the oil if it becomes too dirty or degraded.
• When refilling, never mix oils of different brands. If a brand is to be changed, replace the
whole fuel/oil.
Fuel
Diesel fuel specifications
Diesel fuel should comply with the following specifications. The table lists several worldwide
specifications for diesel fuels.
SERVICE DATA
Fuel tank Diesel fuel
To maintain the performance and service life of the engine,
always use clean and high-quality fuel.
• To avoid freezing in cold climates, use a diesel fuel that still
functions when the temperature is at least 12°C (21.6°F) below
the lowest expected ambient temperature.
• Use a diesel fuel that has a cetane number of 45 or higher.
When operating at a very low temperature or at a high altitude,
a higher cetane number fuel will be required.
• Use fuel with sulfur content of less than 0.1% by volume.
Especially in the U.S.A. and Canada, ultra-low sulfur fuel
should be used.
A higher sulfur content fuel may cause sulfuric acid corrosion
in the cylinders of the engines.
• Never mix kerosene, used engine oil, or residual fuel with the
diesel fuel. Use of kerosene is prohibited.
• Poor quality fuel can reduce engine performance and / or
cause engine damage.
• Fuel additives are not recommended. Some fuel additives may
cause poor engine performance.
Diesel fuel specification Area Diesel fuel specification Area
ASTM D975
No.1D S15
No.2D S15
USA
Canada
EN590: 2009 European union
ISO 8217DMX International BS2869-A1 or A2 United kingdom
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