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BEFORE YOU OPERATE
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YDG Operation Manual
Figure 3
10. Install battery into generator.
11. Reinstall battery hold-down (Figure 4, (1)) onto
battery.
12. Tighten nuts (Figure 4, (2)) until battery hold-
down (Figure 4, (1)) is tight. Do not over tighten
nuts.
13. Connect battery cables to battery. See
Disconnecting and Connecting Battery
Cables on page 59.
14. Install boot (Figure 4, (3)) onto the positive (+)
terminal of the battery.
Figure 4
DIESEL FUEL
Diesel Fuel Specifications
Diesel fuel should comply with the following
specifications. The table lists several worldwide
specifications for diesel fuels.
Additional Technical Fuel Requirements
The fuel cetane number should be equal to 45 or
higher.
The sulfur content must not exceed 0.5% by
volume. Less than 0.05% is preferred.
Bio-Diesel fuels. See Bio-Diesel Fuels on
page 45.
NEVER mix kerosene, used engine oil, or
residual fuels with the diesel fuel.
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(1)
Diesel Fuel Specification Location
No. 2-D, No. 1-D, ASTM D975-94 USA
EN590:96 European Union
ISO 8217 DMX International
BS 2869-A1 or A2 United Kingdom
JIS K2204 Grade No.2 Japan
KSM-2610 Korea
GB252 China
(1)
(3)
(2)
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