Specifications

Fuels and Lubricants
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DIESEL FUEL
Consult your local fuel distributor for properties of the
diesel fuel available in your area.
In general, diesel fuels are blended to satisfy the low
temperature requirements of the geographical area in
which they are marketed.
Diesel fuels specified to EN 590 or ASTM D975 are
recommended.
In all cases, the fuel shall meet the following
properties:
• Cetane Number 40 minimum. Cetane number
greater than 50 is preferred, especially for
temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or elevations
above 1500 m (5000 ft).
• Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP) below the
expected low temperature OR Cloud Point at least
5°C(9°F) below the expected low temperature
• Fuel Lubricity should pass a minimum of 3100
gram load level as measured by the BOCLE scuffing
test.
• Sulfur content:
1. Sulfur content should not exceed 0.5% Sulfur
content less than 0.05% is preferred.
2. If diesel fuel with sulfur content greater than
0.5% sulfur content is used, reduce the service
interval for engine oil and filter by 50%
3. DO NOT use diesel fuel with sulfur content
greater than 1.0%
Bio-diesel fuels with properties and meeting DIN 51606
or equivalent specifications may be used.
DO NOT mix used engine oil or any other type of
lubricant with diesel fuel.
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