Takeuchi TB128FR, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
SERVICE DATA
FUEL AND LUBRICANT TABLE
Select the appropriate fuel, lubricant and grease according to the temperature by referring to
the table below.
• Regardless of the specified time, change the oil if it becomes too dirty or degraded.
• When refilling, never mix oils of different brands. If a brand is to be changed, replace the
whole fuel/oil.
Fuel
Diesel fuel specifications
Diesel fuel should comply with the following specifications. The table lists several worldwide
specifications for diesel fuels.
Diesel fuel specification Location Diesel fuel specification Location
ASTM D975
No.1D S15, S500
No.2D S15, S500
USA ISO 8217DMX International
EN590: 96 European union BS2869-A1 or A2 United kingdom
SERVICE DATA
Fuel tank Diesel fuel
To maintain the performance and service life of the engine,
always use clean and high-quality fuel.
• To avoid freezing in cold climates, use a diesel fuel that still
functions when the temperature is at least 12°C below the
lowest expected ambient temperature.
• Use a diesel fuel that has a cetane number of 45 or higher.
When operating at a very low temperature or at a high altitude,
a higher cetane number fuel will be required.
• The sulfur content must not exceed 0.5% by volume. Less
than 0.05% is preferred. For electronically controlled EGR
engines, use fuel with sulfur content of less than 0.05%.
A higher sulfur content fuel may cause sulfuric acid corrosion
in the cylinders of the engines.
• Never mix kerosene, used engine oil, or residual fuels with the
diesel fuel.
• Poor quality fuel can reduce engine performance and / or
cause engine damage.
• Fuel additives are not recommended. Some fuel additives may
cause poor engine performance.