3. FUEL, LUBRICANT, AND COOLANT
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1. FUEL
(1) Fuel Selection
The following specific advantages are required for the diesel fuel.
1) Must be free from minute dust particles.
2) Must have adequate viscosity.
3) Must have high cetane value.
4) Must have high fluidity at low temperature.
5) *Low sulfur or ultra low sulfur diesel fuel only.
6) Must have little residual carbon.
* EPA regulations
Diesel fuels
Applicable Standard Recommendation
JIS (JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARD) NO. 2
DIN (DEUTSCHE INDUSTRIE NORMEN) DIN 51601
SAE (SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS)
Based on SAE-J-313C
NO. 2-D
BS (BRITISH STANDARD)
Based on BS/2869-1970
Class A-1
If fuel other than the specified one is used, engine function will be lowered.