Yanmar 6LY3 series, Operation Manual

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BEFORE YOU OPERATE
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6LY3 Operation Manual
DIESEL FUEL
Diesel Fuel Specifications
Diesel fuel should comply with the
following specifications. The table lists
several worldwide specifications for diesel
fuels.
Additional Technical Fuel
Requirements
• The fuel cetane number should be equal
to 45 or higher.
• The sulfur content must not exceed 0.5%
by volume. Less than 0.05% is preferred.
• NEVER mix kerosene, used engine oil,
or residual fuels with the diesel fuel.
• Water and sediment in the fuel should
not exceed 0.05% by volume.
• Keep the fuel tank and fuel-handling
equipment clean at all times.
• 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. See your
authorized Yanmar marine dealer or
distributor for more information.
• Ash content not to exceed 0.01% by
volume.
• Carbon residue content not to exceed
0.35% by volume. Less than 0.1% is
preferred.
• Total aromatics content should not
exceed 35% by volume. Less than 30%
is preferred.
• PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons)
content should be below 10% by volume.
CAUTION
• Only use the engine coolant
specified. Other engine
coolants may affect warranty
coverage, cause an internal
buildup of rust and scale
and / or shorten engine life.
• Prevent dirt and debris from
contaminating engine coolant.
Carefully clean the heat
exchanger cap and the
surrounding area before you
remove the cap.
• NEVER mix different types of
engine coolants. This may
adversely affect the properties
of the engine coolant.
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DIESEL FUEL
SPECIFICATION
LOCATION
No. 2-D, No. 1-D,
ASTM D975-94 USA
EN590:96 European Union
ISO 8217 DMX International
BS 2869-A1 or A2 United Kingdom
JIS K2204 Grade No.2 Japan
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