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Mercedes-Benz OM 904-926 LA BlueTec User Manual

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pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick-
down) and only engage the shift ranges 4,
3, 2, or 1 when driving slowly.
After 2000
km (30 operating hours), you can
gradually bring the vehicle up to full road and
increased engine speeds.
Fuel consumption
General information
Fuel consumption depends on:
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the type
of fuel used (diesel fuel, fatty acid
methyl ester FAME fuel)
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the machine version
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the operating mode
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the operating conditions
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the attached equipment (e.g. hydraulic
pumps, mowers, etc.)
For these reasons, exact details about any
single engine's fuel consumption cannot be
provided.
Machine version
The following components influence fuel con-
sumption:
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tyres (e.g. tyre pressure, tyre condition)
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body type
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drive train (e.g. transmission ratio)
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additional equipment (e.g. automatic cli-
mate control, auxiliary heating)
Operating mode
Your operating mode can help to keep the fuel
consumption down:
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anticipate road and traffic conditions.
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avoid frequent acceleration and braking.
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stay within the economical engine speed
range.
Operating conditions
Fuel consumption can increase due to poor
operating conditions.
Observe the following notes:
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avoid driving in mountainous terrain.
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do not allow the engine to idle when the
vehicle is stationary.
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do not drive with unnecessary weight.
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avoid frequent cold starts.
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avoid frequent short journeys.
AdBlue
®
consumption
AdBlue
®
/DEF consumption
is between 4 and
8% of the fuel consumption, depending on
engine use.
Engine oil consumption
After running in the engine, oil consumption
may reach 0.5% of the vehicle's fuel con-
sumption.
More arduous operating conditions and
increased distance covered could result in
engines exceeding this oil consumption
value.
Refuelling
Fuels
Important safety notes
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WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Therefore, fire,
naked flames and smoking are prohibited
when handling fuel.
Deactivate the auxiliary heating when refuel-
ling to prevent fuel vapours from igniting on
the auxiliary heating exhaust system.
Fuel is toxic and constitutes a health hazard.
Therefore, you should make sure that:
Refuelling
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Driving mode/working mode
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BrandMercedes-Benz
ModelOM 904-926 LA BlueTec
CategoryEngine
LanguageEnglish

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