REFERENCE ONLY Avoid storing fuel over long periods of time. If there is a very slow turnover in fuel tank or supply tank, it may be necessary to add John Deere TY22030 All Season Diesel Fuel Conditioner to prevent water condensation. TY22030 Conditioner also reduces fuel gelling and controls wax separation during cold weather. Consult your John Deere Parts Network for local availability and always follow manufactuter's directions on label. RG21B91,5 ·19·02MAR93 S11,OMFL,C -19-02MAR93 140491 PN=22 Store diesel fuel in plastic containers, aluminum containers, and specially coated steel containers made for diesel fuel storage. Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant 14 FILLING FUEL TANK A CAUTION:
Be careful when handling fuel. Never fill tank while engine is hot or running. DO NOT smoke while filling fuel tank. Proper fuel storage is critically important. Use clean storage and transfer tanks. Periodically drain water and sediment from bottom of tank. Store fuel in a convenient place away from buildings. IMPORTANT: DO NOT store diesel fuel in galvanized containers. Diesel fuel stored in galvanized containers reacts with zinc coating on container to form zinc flakes. If fuel contains water, a zinc gel will also form. The gel and flakes will quickly plug fuel filters, damage injection nozzles and injection pump. DO NOT use use brass-coated containers for fuel storage.
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. IMPORTANT: The fuel tank should be vented through filler cap. If new filler cap is required, always replace it with a vented cap. Fill fuel tank at end of each day's operation. This prevents condensation in tank as moist air cools. DIESEL FUEL STORAGE