BEFORE YOU OPERATE 12/05 Even biodiesel fuels that comply with a suitable standard as delivered will require additional care and attention to maintain the quality of the fuel in the equipment or other fuel tanks. It is important to maintain a supply of clean, fresh fuel. Regular flushing of the fuel system, and / or fuel storage containers, may be necessary. PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) content should be below 10% by volume. Do not use Biocide. Handling of Diesel Fuel WARNING Fire and Explosion Hazard. Only fill the fuel tank with diesel fuel. Filling the fuel tank with gasoline may result in a fire and will damage the engine. Never refuel with the engine running.
Wipe up all spills immediately. Keep sparks, open flames or any other form of ignition (match, cigarette, static electric source) well away when refueling. The use of biodiesel fuels that do not comply with the standards as agreed to by the diesel engine manufacturers and the diesel fuel injection equipment manufacturers, or biodiesel fuels that have degraded as per the precautions and concerns above, may affect the warranty coverage of your engine. Additional Technical Fuel Requirements Fire and Explosion Hazard. Always put the diesel fuel container on the ground when transferring the diesel fuel from the pump to the container.
Hold the hose nozzle firmly against the side of the container while filling it. This prevents static electricity buildup which could cause sparks and ignite fuel vapors. The fuel cetane number should be 40 or higher. The sulfur content must not exceed 15 ppm by volume. A higher sulfur content fuel may cause sulfuric acid corrosion in the cylinders of the engines. Especially in U.S.A. and Canada, Ultra Low Sulfur fuel must be used. Never mix kerosene, used engine oil or residual fuels with the diesel fuel. 1. Water and dust in the fuel may cause engine failure.
When fuel is stored, be sure that the inside of the storage container is clean and dry, and that the fuel is stored away from dirt or rain. 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. 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. YM Series Operation Manual 27