Operation
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The following fuel specifications / standards are highly recommended:
Diesel Fuels
- EN 590 (Sulphur 10 ppm maximum)
- ASTM D 975 Grade 1-D S15 (Sulphur 15 ppm maximum)
- ASTM D 975 Grade 2-D S15 (Sulphur 15 ppm maximum)
Below 0°C (32°F) ambient temperature use winter diesel (down to -20°C (-4°F)
Refer to the operating manual for the Kubota diesel engine for further information.
5.2.2
Refuelling - LP Gas
Note
Diesel fuel specification and sulphur content must be compliant with all
applicable emission regulations for the location in which the engine
is to be operated.
Ultra-low sulphur fuel is mandatory, when operating in US EPA regulated
areas.
If high-sulphur diesel (sulphur content 0.50 % (5000 ppm) to 1.0 % (10000
ppm)) is used change the engine oil and oil filter at shorter intervals.
(approximately half).
DO NOT USE Fuels that have sulphur content greater than 1.0 % (10000 ppm).
LPG Emergency Procedures
Action in Case of LPG Fire
Raise the alarm. The Fire Brigade should be notified immediately.
Fires should normally be controlled but not extinguished until any
source of gas escape can be cut off.
If it is safe to do so, close tank valves in circumstances where a
leak in pipework has ignited.
Isolate all valves upstream and downstream to starve the fire of
gas.
A small fire can be dealt with using a dry powder fire extinguisher.
Do not use water to extinguish LPG fires.
Vessels should be cooled with water to prevent a pressure build-
up.
Action in case of LPG Leak
Raise the alarm. The Fire Brigade should be notified immediately.
Evacuate all persons, except those necessary to deal with the
emergency.
Whenever possible, and if it is safe to do so, turn off all isolation
valves necessary to cut off or reduce the source or sources of
escaping gas.
