Takeuchi TCR50, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
Service Data
Fuel
Diesel Fuel Specificathions
Diesel fuel should comply with the following specifications. This table lists several worldwide
specifications for diesel fuels.
Diesel Fuel Specification Location Diesel Fuel Specification Location
No.2-D, No.1-D, ASTM
D975-94 USA ISO 8217 DMX International
EN590:96 European
Union BS 2869-A1 or A2 United
Kingdom
Part Type
Capacity
L (US. gal.)
Fuel tank Diesel fuel
Use a clean, Quality fuel for good performance and
optimum engine life.
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To prevent fuel flow problems in cold weather, use
diesel fuel with pour point of at least -12°C (10°F)
below the lowest expected ambient temperature.
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Minimum cetane number is 45. Low temperature
or high altitude operation may require the use of
fuel with a higher cetane number.
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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.
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NEVER mix kerosene, used engine oil, or residual
fuels with the diesel fuel.
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Poor quality fuel can reduce engine performance
and / or cause engine damage.
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Fuel additives are not recommended. Some fuel
additives may cause poor engine performance.
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