Mahindra 10 Series, Operator'S Manual

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— Your engine is designed to operate on diesel fuel only. The use of any other fuel may result in your
engine no longer operating in compliance with California’s emissions requirements.
— You are responsible for initiating the warranty process. The CARB suggests that you present your
off-road compression ignition engine to a Daedong-USA, INC. dealer as soon as a problem exists. The
warranty repairs should be completed by the dealer as expeditiously as possible.
— If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact
Daedong-USA, INC. at 1801 Quality Drive (Tel.No ; 1-252-291-6111)
— Although you purchase the equipment on which the Daedong engine is mounted, if the equipment is
not manufactured by Daedong, you will make contact with the purchasing dealer.
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATION
Some Daedong-USA, INC. off-road compression ignition engines are certified by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resource Board to comply with smoke and
gaseous emission standards prescribed by federal laws at the time of maintenance.
The engine is certified if it has a special certification label. A Daedong engine dealer can also inform
you if the engine is certified.
Efficiency of emission control and engine performance depends on adherence to proper operation and Efficiency of emission control and engine performance depends on adherence to proper operation and
maintenance recommendations as well as the use of recommended fuels and lubricating oils. It is
recommended that major adjustments and repairs be made by your authorized Daedong engine dealer.
Various chemical fuel additives, which claim to reduce visible smoke, are available commercially.
Although additives have been used by individuals to solve some isolated smoke problems in the field,
they are not recommended for general use. Federal smoke regulations require that engines be
certifiedwithout smoke depressants.
The corrective steps taken immediately on the discovery of worn parts, which may affect emission
levels, will help assure the proper operation of the emission control system. The use of genuine
Daedong parts is recommended.
Suppliers of non-Daedong parts must assure the owner that the use of such parts will not adversely
affect emission levels.
Regular maintenance intervals, along with a special emphasis on the following items, are necessary to
keep exhaust emissions within the acceptable limit for the useful life of the engine. p p g
Refer to the maintenance intervals. If the engine is operated under severe conditions, adjust the
maintenance exhaust emissions within an acceptable limit for the useful life of the engine.
The following is an explanation of maintenance for emission-related components.
See the Maintenance schedule of specific intervals for the following items.
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