Wacker Neuson 3503 - Draining Fuel; Diesel Fuel Specification

OM 25-3503 us – Edition 4.1 * 2503_3503b510.fm 5-3
Maintenance
Refueling from barrels
If refueling from barrels cannot be avoided, note the following points (see fig. 263):
• Barrels must neither be rolled nor tilted before refueling
• Protect the suction pipe opening of the barrel pump with a fine-mesh screen
• Immerse it down to a max. 15 cm above the bottom of the barrel
• Only fill the tank using refueling aids (funnels or filler pipes) with integral microfilter
• Keep all refueling containers clean at all times
Draining fuel
Environment!
Use a suitable container to collect the fuel as it drains and dispose of it in an
environmentally friendly manner!
Filler inlet A for the fuel tank is located in the valve compartment, on the left in travel direction.
Proceed as follows:
☞ Open filler inlet A
☞ Pump out the fuel with a suitable pump
➥ Collect the fuel in a suitable container
Diesel fuel specification
Use only high-grade fuels. In countries without regulations on exhaust gas emissions, die-
sel fuel with a sulfur content of up to 4000 ppm (0.4 %) can be used.
• Sulfur content below 0.05 %
• Cetane number over 45
Information!
Using biodegradable diesel fuel is prohibited.
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Fig. 263: Refueling from a barrel
Fig. 264: Fuel tank
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Grade Use
• 2-D ASTM D975 – 94
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1. Sulfur content up to 15 ppm (0.0015 %)
USA
• 1-D ASTM D975 – 94
• EN 590 : 96
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2. Sulfur content up to 10 ppm (0.001 %)
EU
• ISO 8217 DMX
International
• BS 2869 – A1
England
• BS 2869 – A2
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