JLG 450A_AJ Series II Service Manual - Manual (Page 119)

SECTION 3 - CHASSIS & TURNTABLE
3121290 – JLG Lift – 3-79
Biological Contamination In Fuels
SYMPTOMS
The following symptoms may indicate a fuel tank is contami-
nated by micro-organisms:
• Internal tank corrosion,
• Filter blockage and associated loss of power due to gel-like
deposits on the fuel filter (especially after long standstills)
CAUSE
Micro-organisms (bacteria, yeasts, funguses) can form bio-
sludge under unfavorable conditions - particularly heat and
water. Penetration by water is usually caused by condensation
of water in the air. Water does not dissolve in fuel, so penetrating
water collects at bottom of the tank. Bacteria and funguses grow
in the watery phase, at phase boundary to the fuel phase, from
which they draw their nutrition. There is an increased risk with
bio-diesel (FAME).
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
• Keep storage tank clean. Perform regular cleaning of the
tank by specialist companies
• Installation of fuel pre-filters with water traps, especially in
countries with frequently fluctuating fuel qualities and high
percentage of water.
If the fuel system and storage tank have already been attacked
by micro-organisms. Biocide must be dosed according to the
manufacturer's specifications.
• Avoid direct exposure of the storage tank to sunlight
• Use smaller storage tanks with corresponding low dwell
times of the stored fuel
FUEL ADDITIVES
The use of fuel additives is not permitted. Flow improvers men-
tioned above are an exception. Use of unsuitable additives will
result in loss of warranty.