SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE
4.1 ENGINE FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING
DO NOT MIX GASOLINE OR ALCOHOL WITH DIESEL FUEL. THIS MIXTURE CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
CAUTION
DUE TO THE PRECISE TOLERANCES OF DIESEL INJECTION SYSTEMS, IT IS EXTREMELY IMPROTANT THAT THE FUEL BE KEPT CLEANAND FREE OF DIRT OR WATER. DIRT OR WATER IN THE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO BOTH THE INJECTION PUMP AND THE INJECTION NOZZLE.
USEASTM NO.2D FUELWITH A MINIMUM CETANE NUMBER OF 40. NO.2 DIESEL. FUEL GIVES THE BEST ECONOMY AND PERFORMANCE UNDER MOST OPERATING CONDITIONS. SEE ENGINE MANUFACTURES OPERATORS/ INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE PROPER ENGINE FUEL FOR THE BRAND ENGINE IN YOUR BOSS COMPRESSOR.
HIGH ALTITIDE AND LOW TEMPERATURE FUELS
Fuels with cetane numbers higher than 40 may be needed in high altitudes or extremely low ambient temperatures to prevent misfires and excessive smoke.
COLD WEATHER FUEL
At opening temperatures below 0 degrees C (32 degrees F) use a blend of No.1D and No.2D fuels, also know as “winterized” No.2D. NOTE: No.1D fuel can be used; however, fuel economy will suffer.
Use low sulfur content fuel having a cloud point that is at least 10 degrees below the lower expected fuel temperature. Cloud point is the temperature at which wax crystals begin to form in diesel fuel.
The viscosity of the fuel must be kept above 1.3 centistokes to provide adequate fuel system lubrication.
ENGINE FUEL FILTER
See engine manufactures operator/instruction manual for the proper fuel filter replacement changing intervals for the brand engine in your Boss compressor.
WARNING
KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS CLEAR OF FUEL FITTINGS. HIGH PRESSURE OF THE FUEL CAN CAUSE PENETRATION OF THE SKIN. SEEK IMMDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SKIN IS BROKEN BY THE FUEL SPRAY.
