McLaughlin MCL 36C, Repair Manual

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OPERATING MEDIA
4.2 Fuel
Diesel fuel
- DIN EN 590
- BS 2869: A1 and A2
(with A2, take note of the sulpher content)
- ASTM D 975-88; 1-D and 2-D
- NATO Code F-54 and F-75
- ISO 8217 DMS
- ISO 8217 DMA
Use commercially available diesel fuel with less
than 0.5% sulphur content. If the sulphur content is
higher than 0.5% oil change intervals should be
reduced, see 6.1.1
The following fuel specifications / standards are
approved:
(refer to TR 0199-3002)
4.2.1 Quality Grade
4.2.2 Winter-Grade Fuel
Exhaust emission levels which may be determined
in the cause of type approval tests always refer to
the reference fuel prescribed by the authorities for
the type approval test.
Waxing may occur at low temperatures, clogging the
fuel system and reducing engine efficiency. If the
ambient temperature is less than 0°C, winter-grade
fuel (suitable down to -20°C) should be used. This
fuel is usually available from the filling stations well
in advance of the cold months.
If summer-grade diesel fuel must be used at
temperatures below 0°C, up to 60% kerosene can
be added (see diagram).
In most cases, adequate resistance to cold can be
obtained by adding a flow improver (additive).
Please contact your DEUTZ partner.
At temperatures below -20°C, kerosene should
be added to the diesel fuel. The relevent percent-
ages are given in the diagram at the right.
Special diesel fuels can be used for climatic
zones down to -44°C.
Mix in tank only. Fill with the
appropriate amount of kerosene
first, then add the diesel fuel.
5.1.16
Light heating oil
according to DIN 51603
ASTM D 396; 1 and 2
BS 2869 Class D
Jet Fuel
- F34/F35/F44 (kerosene)
- F54 (equivalent to diesel fuel
according to DIN EN 590)
- XF 63 (equivalent to F34 + F35 with
Bio diesel fuel
- according to DIN 51606 - FAME
Diesel fuels must never be mixed
with petrol (norrmal and super grade
petrol)!