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5.5
Refuelling the engine.
DANGER
Fire hazard from fuel.
Leaked or spilled fuel can ignite on hot engine parts and cause serious burn
injuries.
▪ Only refuel when the engine is switched off.
▪ Never refuel in the vicinity of open flames or sparks that can cause ignition.
▪ Do not smoke.
▪ Do not spill fuel.
CAUTION
Danger of environmental damage from spilled fuel.
Do not overfill the fuel tank and do not spill fuel.
Collect any leaking fuel and dispose of it according to local
environmental regulations.
CAUTION
Engine damage from using low quality fuel.
The use of fuel that does not meet the specifications can lead to engine
damage.
▪ Only use the fuel specified in chapter 5.6 Fuel type, page 25.
▪ The use of fuel that does not meet specifications requires approval by
Motorenfabrik HATZ (main plant).
5.6
Fuel type
All types of diesel fuel that meet the minimum requirements of the following specifications are suitable:
▪ Europe:
EN 590
or
▪ UK:
BS 2869 A1 / A2
or
▪ USA:
ASTM D 975- 1D / 2D
Winter fuel
When outside temperatures drop below 0°C, use winter fuel or mix in petroleum in advance:
Lowest ambient temperature
at start [°C]
Percentage of petroleum [%]for
Summer fuel
Winter fuel
0 to -10
-10 to -15
-15 to -20
-20 to -30
20
30
50
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‑
‑
20
50
