Fuel System; Check Fuel Level; About Biodiesel Fuel - Hitachi ZW 180-6 Operator's Manual

E. Fuel System

Check Fuel Level

--- every 10 hours (daily)
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WARNING: Fuel is flammable. Keep fuel away from
fire hazards.
IMPORTANT: Always fill the fuel tank with the
specified diesel fuel. Failure to do so may cause
engine trouble and also making it difficult for
the engine to start. Use of diesel fuel with sulfur
content less than 15 mg/kg (15 ppm) is required.
Recommended Fuel
Use only super high quality or high quality DIESEL FUEL
(JIS K-2204) (ASTM 975D). Kerosene must NOT be used.
Use of poor quality fuel, tank cleaning solvents,
unapproved fuel additives, gasoline, kerosene or alcohol
refueled or mixed with specified fuel may deteriorate
performance of fuel filters and cause friction problems
in the injectors. It also may affect other engine parts,
leading to malfunction.
Using fuel other than ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel has
adverse effects on the engine and the aftertreatment
device, which may result in malfunction.
MAINTENANCE

About Biodiesel Fuel

Biodiesel fuel is made by refining various vegetable oils
or animal fats.
IMPORTANT: When blended with Ultra-Low Sulfur
Diesel (ULSD) fuel it may be used only if:
 It is used in blends of B5 (5% biodiesel/95%
ULSD).
 It is supplied by a BQ9000 Certified Marketer –
check www.bq9000.org.
 It meets the ASTM D6751 standard for B100
biodiesel before blending.
 The biodiesel is properly stored and filtered prior
to use in the loader.
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CAUTION:
 Concentrations greater than B5 (5%) may cause
engine trouble that is not covered by warranty.
 Using biodiesel will increase fuel consumption
and reduce power compared to 100% ULSD.
 Biodiesel will experience restricted flow as
temperatures drop and may become waxy before
100% ULSD.
 Biodiesel storage can lead to water
contamination from absorption and microbial
growth greater than 100% USLD.
 The higher the concentration of biodiesel the
more likely damage to the engine and emissions
controls will occur.
 Biodiesel has a limited storage life and must be
used within 45 days of manufacture.
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