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Maintenance Section
Re
fi
ll Capacities
Mixing alcohol or gasoline with diesel fuel can pro-
duce an explosive mixture in the engine crankcase
or the fuel tank. Alcohol or gasoline must not be
used in order to dilute diesel fuel. Failure to follow
this instruction may result in death or personal in-
jury.
There are many other diesel fuel speci
fi
cations that
are published by governments and by technological
societies. Usually, those speci
fi
cations do not review
all the requirements that are addressed in tables 36,
37 and 38. To ensure optimum engine performance,
a complete fuel analysis should be obtained before
engine operation. The fuel analysis should include
all of the properties that are stated in the tables 36,
37 and 38.
Fuel Additive
Supplemental diesel fuel additives are not generally
recommended. This is due to potential damage to
the fuel system or the engine. Your fuel supplier
or the fuel manufacturer will add the appropriate
supplemental diesel fuel additives.
Perkins recognizes the fact that additives may
be required in some special circumstances. Fuel
additives need to be used with caution. The additive
may not be compatible with the fuel. Some additives
may precipitate. This action causes deposits in the
fuel system. The deposits may cause seizure. Some
additives may be corrosive, and some additives may
be harmful to the elastomers in the fuel system.
Some additives may raise fuel sulfur levels above
the maximum that is allowed by the EPA or the
other regulatory agencies. Contact your fuel supplier
for those circumstances when fuel additives are
required. Your fuel supplier can recommend the
appropriate fuel additive and the correct level of
treatment.
Note:
For the best results, your fuel supplier should
treat the fuel when additives are required. The treated
fuel must meet the requirements that are stated in
tables 36, 37 and 38.