Consumable Materials; Lubricants; Fuel; Filters - Ruggerini MD150 Utilisation Et Entretien

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CONSUMABLE MATERIALS

• Lubricants

The engine is supplied without oil. Use quality lubricants, carbon deposits in the
lubrication ducts may result in engine sizing.
Nothing affects the performance and durability of your engine more than the lube oil
you use. If inferior oil is used, or if your engine oil is not changed regularly, the risk of
piston seizure, piston ring sticking, and accelerated wear of the cylinder liner, bearing
and other moving components increases significantly.
Use diesel engine lubricants complying with API SJ/CF specifications or oil
corresponding to the military specification MIL-L-2104E. Choose the proper oil to be
used according to the room temperatures shown in diagram - figure 2. AGIP
Superdiesel multigrade 15W-40 ACEA E2, B2 MIL-L-2104E.
If the engine is used below -15°C, use SAE 5W/30 oil.
The used engine oil can cause skin-cancer if kept frequently in contact for
prolonged periods. If contact with oil cannot be avoided, wash carefully your
hands with water and soap as soon as possible. Do not disperse the oil in the
ambient, as it has a high pollution power.

• Fuel

Use the same type of diesel fuel as used in cars. Use of other types of fuel could
damage the engine.
The cetane rating of the fuel must be higher than 45 to prevent difficult starting.
With low ambient temperature (-10 °C) add specific additives to diesel fuel, to avoid
paraffine crystals solidification.
The presence of impurities such as sulphur, water and dirt in the diesel oil can seriously
damage the correct operation of the fuel injection pump, especially when the engine is
not used for long periods of time (see "storage" paragraph on page 33).
When refuelling, it is advisable to use a funnel to prevent fuel from spilling out. The fuel
should also be filtered to prevent dust or dirt from entering the tank.
To avoid explosions or fire outbreaks, do not smoke or use naked flames
during the operations.
Fuel vapours are highly toxic. Only carry out the operations outdoors or in a
well ventilated place.
Keep your face well away from the plug to prevent harmful vapours from being
inhaled. Dispose of fuel in the correct way and do not litter as it is highly
polluting.

• Filters

Use original spare parts only. The warranty terminates in case of use or maintenance
not consistent with Ruggerini's prescriptions.
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