
Shindaiwa Limited
POWERCENTER 15
Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, UK
PC15-OM-Vs: 1
T: +44 (0)1902 791855
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Fuel Inspection
Warning: Fire
Always be sure to stop the engine when inspecting fuel or refuelling, and absolutely
never perform such tasks near fire or other open flame. Wait until the engine has
completely cooled before inspecting fuel or refuelling.
Check that there is sufficient fuel and add fuel if insufficient.
After refuelling, securely tighten the tank cap and close the fuel inlet cover.
<Note>
Use ASTM D975 No. 2-D diesel fuel. Do not use a
substitute fuel of unknown quality as this can
negatively affect the engine.
Use a cold-weather fuel that conforms to ASTM
standards if using the equipment in a cold
weather region.
Shindaiwa recommends using a fuel with a
sulphur content of less than 1,000 ppm.
Change the engine oil and oil filter after a shorter period than normal (approximately one-
half the normal period) if using a high-sulphur (sulphur content of between 5,000 to 10,000
ppm) fuel.
Do not use a fuel with a sulphur content of 10,000 ppm or more. Ultra-low sulphur fuel must
be used if using the equipment in a region subject to EPA exhaust gas regulations. Use No.
2-D S15 in place of No. 2-D in such areas. Use No. 1-D S15 in place of No. 1-D in regions
where the temperature is -10
C or less.
Always be sure to use the fuel strainer attached to the fuel inlet.
Add fuel until the tank is slightly less than full.
Do not open the fuel inlet cover except when refuelling. Leaving the fuel inlet cover open
can result in rainwater flowing into the equipment and cause the fluids in the spill
containment (oil and similar fluids) to spill out of the equipment.
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Spill Containment
Inspection
Warning: Fire
Spilled fuel and oil accumulates in the spill containment. Do not operate the
equipment with liquid accumulated in the spill containment.
Open the side door, check inside of the spill containment, and drain any liquid that has
accumulated. (Refer to section "9. (7) Draining Liquid from the Spill Containment".)
<Note>
It is necessary to periodically drain the liquid from within the equipment because any
rainwater that leaks into the equipment also accumulates in the spill containment.
Although the fluids that can leak internally consist of oil, fuel and cooling water, the spill
containment does not have a function that can separate rainwater that has leaked into the
equipment from these internally leaked fluids. Properly dispose of liquid drained from the
spill containment in a manner according to the applicable laws and regulations.
Tank Cap
Fuel Strainer
Fuel Inlet
Fuel Inlet
Cover
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