Maintenance Operation and Maintenance Manual
Lubricants and operating fluids
Type Detail Restriction
NATO F-63 or XF-63 NATO F34 or F35 or
F44 + additive =>
S-1750 for cetane index
and lubricity.
HFRR < 460μm.
Without EATS.
With additive S-1750.
Tab. 28: Approved military fuels
Bio Diesel EN12214 and ASTM D6751-12
Information
The maximal Biodiesel content is 10%.
If larger quantities or pure Biodiesel is used, the engine has to be modified to use with biofuels.
Type Detail Restriction
Bio Fuel EN 12214 Bio Fuel < 10%.
A fuel build from a
blend with a mix up to
10% of Biodiesel EN
12214 and EN 590 or
heating fuel.
Without EATS.
We recommend to improve storage condition
in order to stabilize the fuel (avoid oxidation,
batteries and corrosion).
We recommend to add a water separator fuel
filtering process between the main storage
tank and the daily tank.
Bio Fuel ASTM D6751 Bio Fuel < 10%.
A fuel build from a
blend with a mix up to
10% of Biodiesel ASTM
D6751 and ASTM D975
or heating fuel.
Without EATS.
We recommend to improve storage condition
in order to stabilize the fuel (avoid oxidation,
batteries and corrosion).
We recommend to add a water separator fuel
filtering process between the main storage
tank and the daily tank.
Tab. 29: Approved bio Diesel fuels
Alternative fuel
Information
Alternative fuels can impact the engine performances (power lost, higher consumption, etc..).
Maintenance schedule must be revised according to the fuel quality of these non-standard fuels.
For further information, please contact your nearest authorized Kohler service representative.
Type Detail Restriction
GTL fuel DIN 15940
CEN TS 15940
Tab. 30: Approved alternative fuels
124
© 2018 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved.
KD83V16 33521030601_0_1 EN_US
2018-07