4 FUEL
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine S16R & S16R2 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Pub. No. K29001-00320 Revision: 1
Fuel - Handling
• Devices and equipment outside the
scope of our supply are included in the
facility.
For the details, refer to such a
document as the specifications sheet
prepared by the generator
manufacturer.
• For the devices and equipment outside
the scope of our supply, refer the
corresponding manual of the generator
and the supplier's operation manual.
Refill the fuel tank or a day tank up to the upper limit
of the specified quantity at the end of each
operation.
• By refilling up to the upper limit of the
specified quantity, entering of water
into the tank can be avoided. In
addition, in case that dust or water
entered into the tank, a time for
separation and precipitation can be
given.
Fuel - Refill
• Before removing the cap of a drum can or the
tank, clean its surrounding thoroughly. Also clean
your hands and hoses.
• When pumping up fuel using a hand-operated
pump, be careful not to pump water or sediment
accumulated at the bottom of the storage tank.
• When filling the fuel tank, be sure to use a
strainer so that foreign particles will not enter.
Do not discard waste oil into
sewerage, river, lake or other similar
places.
* Be sure to discard waste oil in accordance with
the applicable laws and regulations.
Do not store fuel in a poorly ventilated
place.
* Otherwise, vaporized fuel may build up, which
could cause an explosion or a fire on exposure
to a flame.
Before handling fuel, remove static
electricity.
* Otherwise, the fuel could be ignited.
* Ground the fuel tank.
When working with fuel, wear suitable
personal protective equipment such
as protective mask, protective
eyeglasses, rubber gloves, working
clothes with long sleeves and long
trousers.
* If fuel comes into contact with your eyes, mouth
or skin, it will cause irritation or disorders.
Do not breathe in vaporized fuel.
* Otherwise, it could be hazardous to your health.
When storing fuel in the container,
close its cap tightly.
* Otherwise, vaporized fuel may build up, which
could cause an explosion or a fire on exposure
to a flame.
Be sure to drain water from fuel, and
pay attention that coolant or other
water will not get mixed with fuel.
* Otherwise, rust could form on the plunger,
which could interfere engine stopping or cause
flue explosion, dilution, or water hammering.
Do not remove the strainer while
filling the fuel tank.
* Otherwise, foreign particles could enter and
cause damage to the fuel pump.
When using fuel from a storage tank,
leave it to sit for more than 24 hours
so that dust and water can settle at
the bottom. Then, use the upper clean
fuel.
* Otherwise, clogging of the filter may occur,
which could cause decrease in the output
power.
* Depending on the specification of the tank,
prolonged sedimentation time may be required.
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