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8.4 Checking Fuel
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Caution
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Always wipe any drip of Diesel fuel or oil. Do not use this equipment when a leak is found.
Repair the equipment before use.
Check for the fuel level in the tank. Add if necessary.
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Use Diesel fuel, ASTM D975 No.2-D in the
event ambient temperature reaches down to -5 .
Always use the Diesel fuel strainer
Fill the fuel tank slightly less than the FULL tank
Fuel requirements:
The engine is designed to use either Number 1-D or No. 2-D diesel fuel. However, for better fuel
economy, use No. 2-D diesel fuel whenever possible. At temperatures less than –7
○
C (20
○
F), No.2-D
fuel may pose operating problems (see “Cold Weather Operation” which follows). At colder
temperatures, use No.1-D fuel (if available) or use a “winterized” Number 2-D (a blend of No. 1-D and
No. 2-D). This blended fuel is usually called No. 2-D also, but can be used in colder temperatures than
No.2-D fuel which has not been “winterized”. Check with the service station operator to be sure you can
get the properly blended fuel. Note that diesel fuel may foam during a fill-up. This can cause the
automatic pump nozzle to shut off even though your tank is not full.
Notice: Do not use home heating oil or gasoline in your diesel engine; either may
cause engine damage.
NOTICE: The fuel injection pump, injector or other parts of the fuel system and
engine can be damaged if you use any fuel or fuel additive other than those
specifically recommended by Isuzu.
Such damage is not our responsibility, and is not covered by the Warranty. To help avoid
fuel system or engine damage, please heed the following:
Some service stations mix used engine oil with diesel fuel. Some manufacturers
of large diesel engines allow this; however, for your diesel engine, do not use the
diesel fuel which has been contaminated with engine oil. Besides causing
engine damage, such fuel can also affect emission control. Before using any
diesel fuel, check with the service station operator to see if the fuel has been
mixed with engine oil.
Do not use any fuel additive. At the time this manual was printed, no other fuel
additive was recommended. (See your authorized dealer to find out if this has
changed.)