(Table 16, contd)
(4)
The values of the fuel viscosity are the values as the fuel is delivered to the fuel injection pumps. Fuel should also meet the minimum viscos-
ity requirement and the fuel should meet the maximum viscosity requirements at 40 °C (104 °F) of either the “ASTM D445” test method or
the “ISO 3104” test method. If a fuel with a low viscosity is used, cooling of the fuel may be required to maintain “1.4 cSt”or greater viscosity
at the fuel injection pump. Fuels with a high viscosity might require fuel heaters to lower the viscosity to “1.4 cSt” at the fuel injection pump.
(5)
Follow the test conditions and procedures for gasoline (motor).
(6)
The lubricity of a fuel is a concern with low sulfer and ultra low sulfur fuel. To determine the lubricity of the fuel, use the “ISO 12156-1 or ASTM
D6079 High Frequency Reciprocating Rig (HFRR)” test. If the lubricity of a fuel does not meet the minimum requirements, consult your fuel
supplier. Do not treat the fuel without consulting the fuel supplier. Some additives are not compatible. These additives can cause problems in
the fuel system.
(7)
Recommended cleanliness level for fuel as dispensed into machine or engine fuel tank is“ISO 18/16/13”or cleaner as per “ISO 4406”. Refer
to the “Contamination Control Recommendations for Fuels.
(8)
Examples of trace metals include but not limited to Cu, Fe, Mn, Na, P, Pb, Si, and Zn. Use of metal-based additives is not allowed.
(9)
Additional limit for fuel containing FAME. Fuel containing more than 2% v/v FAME must meet both tests.
Engines that are manufactured by Perkins are
certified with the fuel that is prescribed by the United
States Environmental Protection Agency. Engines
that are manufactured by Perkins are certified with
the fuel that is prescribed by the European
Certification. Perkins does not certify diesel engines
on any other fuel.
Note:
The owner and the operator of the engine has
the responsibility of using the fuel that is prescribed
by the EPA and other appropriate regulatory
agencies.
NOTICE
Operating with fuels that do not meet the Perkins rec-
ommendations can cause the following effects: Start-
ing difficulty, reduced fuel filter service life, poor
combustion, deposits in the fuel injectors, signifi-
cantly reduce service life of the fuel system. Also, the
creation of deposits in the combustion chamber and
reduced service life of the engine.
NOTICE
The Perkins 1200 series of diesel engine must be op-
erated using Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel. The sulphur
content of this fuel must be lower than 15 PPM. This
fuel complies with the emissions regulations that are
prescribed by the Environmental Protection Agency
of the United States.
Illustration 50
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Illustration 50 is a representation of the label that will
be installed next to the fuel filler cap on the fuel tank
of the application.
The fuel specifications that are listed in the table 17
are released as acceptable to use on all 1200 series
of engine.
Table 17
Acceptable Fuel Specification for the 1200 Series of Engines
Fuel Specification
Comments
EN590
European Automotive Diesel Fuel (DERV)
“ASTM D975 GRADE 1D S15”
“North American Light Distillate Diesel fuel with less than 15 PPM sul-
fur level”
“ASTM D975 GRADE 2D S15”
“North American Middle Distillate general-purpose Diesel fuel with less
than 15 PPM sulfur level”
“JIS K2204”
“Japanese Diesel Fuel” Must meet the requirements that are stated in
the section “Lubricity”.
“BS 2869: 2010 CLASS A2 or EU equivalent”
“EU Off-Road Diesel fuel. Acceptable from 2011 MUST have less than
10 PPM sulfur level”
(1)
All the fuels must comply with the specification in the table for the Perkins Specification Distillate Diesel Fuel.
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