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Section 4 - Lubrication & Maintenance Fueling the Tractor

Diesel Fuel Selection Chart

General Fuel Class

Final Boiling

Temp. Range

Cetane (Min.)

Sulphur Content (Max.)

 

 

 

 

 

No.. 1-D

288° C (550° F)

-7° C (20° F)

40*

0..30%

and below

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No.. 2-D

357° C (675° F)

-7° C (20° F)

40

0..50%

and above

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*When continually operating at low temperatures or high altitude, a minimum cetane of 45 is required..

Do not use Number 2-D fuel at temperatures below - 7°C (20°F).. The cold temperatures will cause Number 2-D fuel to thicken, which may keep the engine from running.. (If this happens, contact your Buhler Versatile dealer..)

For the best fuel economy, use Number 2-D whenever the temperature will permit..

To be sure a fuel meets the required properties, enlist the aid of a reputable fuel oil supplier.. The responsibility for clean fuel lies with the fuel supplier as well as the fuel user..

Adding Diesel Fuel

Fuel can be added to either tank.. The two tanks are connected via a crossover tube.. Total usable capacity of the two tanks is 330 U..S.. gallons (1249 L)..

Each fuel tank has a vent tube located on the rear corner of the tank.. The tube runs vertically inside the cab frame and requires no maintenance..

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFILL THE TANKS. EITHER FILL TO BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK OR USE THE ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CONTROL SYSTEM TO AID IN REFUELING. WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS A SOLID TONE, THE TANK IS FULL. ALLOW ROOM FOR EXPANSION. FUEL EXPANSION OF OVERFILLED TANKS CAN RESULT IN FUEL ENTRY TO ENGINE CYLINDERS AND ACCOMPANYING HYDRAULIC LOCK.

IF THE ORIGINAL FUEL TANK CAPS ARE LOST, REPLACE THEM WITH BUHLER VERSATILE CAPS AND TIGHTEN SECURELY.

To add fuel to the tractor, follow the steps below:

1.Clean the area around the fuel cap(s) to prevent debris from entering the fuel tank..

2.To remove the cap, turn handle in the center of the cap counterclockwise until loose and pull the cap from the tank.. Place it in a clean area during refueling..

NOTE: With the engine off, and the ignition switch in the “RUN” position, the fuel fill mode of the Electronic Instrument Control System will be operational and will assist in refueling procedures. Refer to “Electronic Instrument Control System” in Section 3 for further information.

3.After filling the tank, replace and tighten the fuel cap..

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