Operation Manual

4
© 2002
Operating Media 4.2 Fuel
4.2.1 Quality Grade
Use commercially available diesel fuel with
less than 0.5% sulphur content. If the sulfur
content is higher than 0.5%, oil change
intervals should be reduced (see 6.1.1).
The following fuel specifications/standards
are approved:
(refer to TR 0199-3002)
● Diesel fuel
- DIN EN 590
- BS 2869: A1 and A2
(with A2, take note of the sulfur content!)
- ASTM D 975-88; 1-D and 2-D
- NATO Code F-54and F-75
- ISO 8217 DMX
- ISO 8217 DMA
● Light heating oil
according to DIN 51603
ASTM D 396; 1 and 2
BS 2869 Class D
● Jet fuel
- F34/F35/F44 (kerosene)
- F54 (equivalent to diesel fuel according to
DIN EN 590)
- XF 63 (equivalent to F34+F35 with addi-
tives)
● Bio diesel fuel
- according to DIN 51606- FAME
Exhaust emission values which may be
determined in the cause of type approval tests
always refer to the reference fuel prescribed
by the authorities for the type approval test.
Waxing may occur at low temperatures,
clogging the fuel system and reducing engine
efficiency. If the ambient temperature is less
than 0 °C, winter-grade fuel (suitable down
to -20 °C) should be used. This fuel is usually
available from filling stations well in advance
of the cold months.
● At temperatures below -20°C/, kerosene
should be added to the diesel fuel. The
relevant percentages are given in the dia-
gram at the right
● Special diesel fuels can be used for climatic
zones down to - 44 °C.
If summer-grade diesel fuel must be used at
temperatures below 0°C, up to 60% kerosene
can be added (see diagram).
In most cases, adequate resistance to cold
can be obtained by adding a flow improver
(additive). Please contact your Deutz partner.
Mix in tank only. Fill with the
appropriate amount of kerosene
first, then add the diesel fuel.
4.2.2 Winter-Grade Fuel
Legend:
I Summer diesel fuel
II Winter diesel fuel
A Outside temperature
B
Percentage of kerosene to be added
Diesel fuels must never be
mixed with petrol (normal and
super grade petrol)!