BEFORE YOU OPERATE
This section of the Operation Manual
describes the diesel fuel, engine oil and
engine coolant specifications and how to
replenish them. It also describes the daily
engine checks.
DIESEL FUEL
Diesel Fuel Specifications
NOTICE: Only use diesel fuels
recommended by Yanmar for the best
engine performance, to prevent engine
damage and to comply with EPA
warranty requirements. Only use clean
diesel fuel.
Diesel fuel should comply with the following
specifications. The table lists several
worldwide specifications for diesel fuels.
DIESEL FUEL
SPECIFICATION
LOCATION
ASTM D975 No. 2-D,
No. 1-D
USA
EN590
European Union
ISO 8217 DMX
International
BS 2869-A1 or A2
United Kingdom
JIS K2204
Japan
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