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14. PERIODIC SERVICE
Sc2400 Operator’s Manual
Additional Technical Fuel Requirements
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The fuel cetane number should be equal to 45 or
higher.
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The sulfur content must not exceed 0.5% by
volume. Less than 0.05% is preferred.
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Bio-Diesel fuels. See “Bio-Diesel Fuels” on page
14-5.
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NEVER mix kerosene, used engine oil, or residual
fuels with the diesel fuel.
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The water and sediment in the fuel should not
exceed 0.05% by volume.
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Keep the fuel tank and fuel-handling equipment
clean at all times.
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Poor quality fuel can reduce engine performance
and/or cause engine damage.
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Fuel additives are not recommended. Some fuel
additives may cause poor engine performance.
Consult your Cub Cader Yanmar dealer for more
information.
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Ash content not to exceed 0.01% by volume.
● Carbon residue content not to exceed 0.35% by
volume. Less than 0.1% is preferred.
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Total aromatics content should not exceed 35% by
volume. Less than 30% is preferred.
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PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) content
should be below 10% by volume.
● Metal content of Na, Mg, Si, and Al should be equal
to or lower than 1 mass ppm. (Test analysis
method JPI-5S-44-95)
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Lubricity: Wear mark of WS1.4 should be Max.
0.018 in. (460 µm) at HFRR test.