Owner's Manual

What Fuel to Use
You can use either Number 1-D or Number 2-D diesel fuel, but you’ll get
better fuel economy using
2-D.
Diesel fuel may foam when you fill your tank. This can cause the automatic
pump nozzle to shut
off, even though your tank isn’t full. If this happens,
just wait
for the foaming to stop and then continue to fill your tank.
Cold Weather Operation
In cold weather (below 20”F, or -7”C), use 1-D or “Winterized” Number
2-D fuel (a blend of 1-D and 2-D). Be sure you get the right fuel. In very
cold temperatures (when it stays below
0°F or -18”C), use Number 1-D.
If you’re driving in very cold temperatures and can’t get Number 1-D or a
“winterized” Number
2-D, you can use one gallon of kerosene for every
two gallons of diesel fuel. Once you add the kerosene, run your engine for
several minutes
so the fuels will mix. Add kerosene only when the
temperature falls below
0°F (-1 8 “C), because the fuel economy of kerosene
isn’t as good
as that of diesel fuel.
NOTICE:
Never use home heating oil or gasoline in your diesel engine.
They can cause engine damage.
In cold weather, your fuel filter may become clogged, especially if you use
Number 2-D diesel fuel that hasn’t been “winterized.” To unclog it, warm
the filter to between
32°F and 50°F (0°C to 10°C). You won’t need to
replace it.
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