Buhler 2180 - Manual (Page 190)

SECTION 3 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
3-2
FUELING THE TRACTOR
CAUTION
When handling diesel fuel, observe the follow-
ing:
Do not smoke around diesel fuel. Under no
circumstances should gasoline, alcohol, gaso-
hol or dieselhol (a mixture of diesel fuel and
alcohol) be added to diesel fuel because of
increased fire or explosion risks. In a closed
container such as a fuel tank they are more
explosive than pure gasoline. Do not use these
blends. Additionally, dieselhol is not approved
due to possible inadequate lubrication of the fuel
injection system.
Use only internally grounded fueling hose from
storage tank and pump to tractor fuel tank. If in
doubt check with your fuel hose supplier. (An
acceptable fuel hose would be one with an
internal wire that can be checked using a
continuity tester.)
If the hose is not grounded, a large static electric
charge could occur while refueling and cause
damage to the fuel system.
Clean the filler cap area and keep it free of debris.
Fill the tank at the end of each day to reduce
overnight condensation.
Never take the cap off or refuel with the engine
running.
When refueling, make sure the nozzle is in
contact with the filler neck of the tractor fuel tank
before fuel starts flowing and during the entire
time fuel is flowing.
Keep control of the fuel nozzle while filling the
fuel tank.
Don’t fill the tank to capacity. Allow room for
expansion. If the original fuel tank cap is lost,
replace it with a Buhler Versatile cap and tighten
securely.
Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
The quality of fuel used is an important factor for
dependable performance and satisfactory engine
life. Fuels must be clean, well-refined, and
noncorrosive to fuel system parts. Be sure to use fuel
of a known quality from a reputable supplier.
Use Number 2-D in temperatures above -7° C (20°
F). Use Number 1-D in temperatures below -7° C
(20° F).
To obtain optimum combustion and minimum engine
wear, the fuel selected for use should conform to the
application and property requirements outlined in the
following “Diesel Fuel Selection Chart.”
DIESEL FUEL SELECTION CHART
General
Fuel
Classification
Final
Boiling
Point
(Max)
Cetane
(Min.)
Sulphur
Content
(Max)
No. 1-D 288° C
(550° F)
40* 0.30%
No. 2-D 357° C
(675° F)
40 0.50%
NOTE: When long periods of idling or cold weather
conditions below 0 ° C (32 ° F) are encountered or
when continuously operating at an altitude above
1524 m (5,000 ′ ), use Number 1-D fuel.
*When continually operating at low temperatures or
high altitude, a minimum cetane of 45 is required.
Using diesel fuel with sulphur content above 0.50%
requires more frequent oil changes as noted in the
maintenance schedule.
The use of diesel fuel with a sulphur content above
1.3% is not recommended.
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
dealer.)
For the best fuel economy, use Number 2-D
whenever temperature will permit.
To be sure that 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.