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Do not use any fuel additive (other than as recommended under “Biocide” in
this section). At the time this manual was printed, no other fuel additive was
recommended. (See your authorisation dealer to find out if this has changed).
Fuel system air bleeding
The entry of air into the fuel system will cause difficult engine starting or engine
malfunction. When servicing such as emptying the fuel tank, draining the water
sedimentor, and the fuel filter element change is done, be sure to bleed air.
Air Bleeding Procedure:
1.
Please use the fuel primer located on top of the fuel filter to prime the
engine through with fuel.
2.
Start the engine and check the fuel system for fuel leaks.
CAUTION:
the water/diesel fuel mixture is flammable and could be hot. To help
avoid personal injury and/pr property damage to not touch the fuel coming from
the drain valve and do not expose the fuel to open flames or sparks. Be sure you
do not overfill the container. Heat (such as from the engine) can cause the fuel
to expand. If the container is too full, fuel could be forced out of the container.
This could lead to a fire and the risk of personal injury and/or vehicle or
equipment damage.
Biocides
In warm or humid weather, fungus and/or bacteria may form in diesel fuel if
there is water in the fuel.
NOTICE:
fungus or bacteria can cause fuel systems damage by plugging the fuel
lines, fuel filters or injector. They can also cause fuel system corrosion.
If fungus or bacteria has caused problems, you should have your authorised
dealer correct these problems. Then, use a diesel fuel biocide to sterilise the fuel
system (follow the biocide manufacturers instructions). Biocides are available
from your dealer, service stations, parts stores and other automotive places. See
your authorised dealer for advice on using biocides in your area and for
recommendations on which biocides you should use.
Smoke suppressants
Because of extensive testing of treated fuel versus untreated fuel, the use of a
smoke suppressant additive is not recommended because of the greater
possibility of stuck rings and valve failure, resulting from extensive ash deposits.
Lubricant
The quality of engine oil may largely affect engine performance, startibility and
engine life.
Use of unsuitable oil may result in piston ring stick, piston and cylinder seizure
and accelerate the sliding surface wear causing increased oil consumption,
lowered output and finally engine failure. To avoid this, use the specified engine
oil.