Club Car IntelliTach XRT 1550, Maintenance And Service Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE: KAWASAKI GASOLINE & KUBOTA DIESEL POWERED VEHICLES Fueling Instructions
2007 Carryall 295/295 SE & XRT 1550/1550 SE Gasoline, Diesel and IntelliTach M & S Manual Page 10b-17
10B
NOTE: Use of biodiesel may result in premature failure of fuel system components. Kubota has docu-
mented problems such as plugged fuel filters and deteriorated fuel lines during testing of biodiesel.
Biodiesel can damage painted surfaces. Be sure to remove all spilled fuel immediately to help prevent dam-
age to painted surfaces.
If biodiesel will be used in the Kubota D722 engine, be sure that it meets the following requirements:
• The fuel blend should contain no more than 5% biodiesel by volume.
• The petroleum portion of the fuel blend must meet ASTM standard D975 and the biodiesel portion of
the fuel blend must meet ASTM standard D6751.
• For Europe, the fuel blend must meet the EN590 standard. See following CAUTION.
CAUT ION
• Never use any fuel that does not meet specifications or fuel in which the contents cannot be
identified. Using blends higher than 5% biodiesel content can affect engine life and cause
deterioration of hoses, tubelines, injectors, injector pump and seals.
• For more information on these fuel standards, please contact your nearest Kubota dealer.
If biodiesel is used, be sure to apply the following guidelines:
• Ensure the fuel tank is as full as possible at all times to prevent moisture from collecting.
• Ensure that the fuel tank cap is securely tightened to prevent water from entering the fuel tank.
• Drain all water from the fuel filter daily before operating vehicle. See Draining Water from Fuel Filter.
• Check the engine oil level daily before the engine is started. See Engine Oil Level Check on
page 10b-8.
• Before vehicle storage, run the engine with conventional diesel fuel for at least 30 minutes to flush the
biodiesel from the engine.
See Preparing the Vehicle for Extended Storage, Section 3, Page 3-3.
See following NOTE.
NOTE: Biodiesel does not have long-term stability and must not be left in engines longer than three
months. This fuel type attracts moisture and may contain higher water content than conventional
diesel fuel.
• Fuel system maintenance, cleaning, and fuel line replacement are required more frequently for engines
that are operated with biodiesel.
DRAINING WATER FROM FUEL FILTER
Diesel Vehicles Only
Water should be drained from the fuel filter daily. The fuel filter is mounted on a plate by the lower seat support
panel
(Figure 10b-21, Page 10b-18) .
1. Position a pan under the fuel filter.
2. Lift the passenger-side seat.
3. Locate the valve (1) on the underside of the filter. Turn the valve clockwise until water begins to stream
from the filter.
4. Drain the water until it changes color (to fuel). See following WARNING.