4 FUEL
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine S16R & S16R2 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Pub. No. K29001-00320 Revision: 1
4 FUEL
This chapter describes the fuel which is used for this engine.
Fuel
• Use a fuel which meets the
requirements specified in
"Fuel Quality
Standard" (→ Page 106).
Do not mix and use fuels of different
types and/or manufacturers.
Diesel Fuel
If the using engine is not an emission control
approved model, use the diesel fuel from "Table 4-
1 Fuel Specifications".
Also choose the fuel with the pour point which
meets the environmental temperature.
• Select the fuel used for the engine to
conform to the laws and regulations of
the country and area where the engine
is used.
Do not refill the fuel tank more than
the specified level.
* Otherwise, fuel will leak out and may cause a
fire.
Do not mix and use fuels of different
types and/or manufacturers.
* Otherwise, damage to the fuel supply pump or
deterioration in the exhaust gas properties may
occur.
Do not use fuel after the
recommended storage expiration
date.
* Otherwise, incomplete combustion may occur,
which could result in flue explosion or
deterioration in the exhaust gas properties.
Use only the fuel that meets our fuel
quality standards specified in this
Operation & Maintenance Manual.
* Otherwise, damage to the fuel supply pump or
deterioration in the exhaust gas properties may
occur.
* Using a fuel with low cetane number (lower than
45) may result in flue explosion.
Change the fuel remained in the tank
or the pipelines over the period
recommended by the manufacturer
with new fuel.
* Otherwise, deterioration in the components
may cause clogged pipe lines, which could
result in starting failure.
Table 4-1 Fuel Specifications
Standard Classification
ISO 8217 DMX-CLASS
ASTM D975 No. 1-D, No. 2-D
BS 2869 CLASS A1, CLASS A2
DIN 51601 DIESEL-FUEL
JIS K 2204
Special No.1,No.1, No.2,
No.3, Special No.3
EN 590 DIESEL-FUEL
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