Takeuchi TB215R, 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
No.2D S15
USA
Canada
EN590: 96
European union
Bio-diesel fuel
Biodiesel blends up to B5
ASTM D6751, D7467
Bio-diesel fuel
Biodiesel blends up to B5
EN14214, EN590
ISO 8217DMX International 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 (53.6°F) 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.
• Use fuel with sulfur content of less than 0.05 to 0.0015% by volume.
Especially in the U.S.A. and Canada, ultra-low sulfur fuel should be used.
A higher sulfur content fuel may cause sulfuric acid corrosion in the
cylinders of the engines.
• Never mix kerosene, used engine oil, or residual fuel with the diesel fuel.
Use of kerosene is prohibited.
• 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.
• The content of metal, such as zinc, sodium, magnesium, silicon and
aluminum, must be 1 mass ppm or less. (JPI-5S-44-95 test analysis
method)
Precautions when using bio-diesel fuel
The warranty of the engine manufacturer may be voided by using a bio-
diesel fuel that does not meet the standard or that is deteriorated.