MTU 4R 1000 SERIES, Operating Instructions Manual

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AdBlue
®
/DEF gets into the diesel tank, this
could lead to engine damage.
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A higher fuel sulphur content accelerates
the ageing process of the engine oil and can
damage the engine and exhaust system.
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Environmental note
If fuels are handled improperly, they pose a
danger to persons and the environment. Do
not allow fuels to run into the sewage system,
the surface waters, the ground water or into
the ground.
Please observe the additional information on
diesel fuels in the "Service products" section
(
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page 56). Using fuels which have not
been approved causes irreversible damage to
the engine and the exhaust gas aftertreat-
ment system, as well as also significantly
reducing the expected service life.
Before filling the tank
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If you are using drums or canisters to
refuel the vehicle, you should filter the fuel
before adding it.
This will prevent malfunctions in the fuel
system due to contaminated fuel.
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Switch off the engine.
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Secure the vehicle/device against rolling
away.
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Observe the fuel grade (
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page 56).
Regularly check the fuel prefilter with heated
water separator for condensation.
AdBlue
®
/DEF
Important safety notes
!
Do not allow diesel fuel to run into the
AdBlue ® /DEF tank. You could otherwise
damage the exhaust gas aftertreatment
system.
!
Only use AdBlue
®
/DEF in accordance
with DIN 70070/ISO 22241. Do not use
any additives.
If AdBlue
®
/DEF comes into contact with
painted or aluminium surfaces when filling
the tank, rinse the affected area immedi-
ately with plenty of water.
!
Do not mix additives to AdBlue
®
/DEF. Do
not dilute AdBlue
®
/DEF with tap water.
This could destroy the exhaust gas after-
treatment system.
!
Always close the AdBlue
®
/DEF tank
properly. Otherwise impurities may get into
the exhaust gas aftertreatment system and
damage it.
!
Make sure that you do not overfill the
AdBlue
®
/DEF tank. Otherwise, the
AdBlue
®
/DEF tank could be damaged at
very low temperatures.
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Environmental note
Dispose of AdBlue
®
/DEF in an environmen-
tally responsible manner.
When opening the AdBlue
®
/DEF tank, small
amounts of ammonia vapours could escape.
Ammonia vapours have a pungent smell and
are particularly irritating to:
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skin
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mucous membranes
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eyes
The vapours may cause a burning sensation in
the eyes, nose and throat as well as irritation
of the throat and watering eyes.
Avoid inhaling ammonia vapours. Only fill the
AdBlue
®
/DEF tank in well-ventilated areas.
AdBlue
®
/DEF should not come into contact
with skin, eyes or clothing, and should not be
swallowed. Keep AdBlue
®
/DEF out of the
reach of children.
If you come into contact with AdBlue
®
/DEF,
observe the following:
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immediately wash AdBlue
®
/DEF from your
skin with water and soap.
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if AdBlue
®
/DEF comes into contact with
your eyes, rinse your eyes with clean water
Refuelling
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Operation
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