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Bio-Diesel Fuels

In Europe and in the United States, as well as some other countries, non-mineral oil based fuel resources such as RME (Rapeseed Methyl Ester) and SOME (Soybean Methyl Ester), collectively known as FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters), are being used as extenders for mineral oil derived diesel fuels.

These B20 diesel fuels must meet certain requirements:

  1. The bio-fuels must meet the minimum specifications for the country in which they are used.

    • In Europe, bio-diesel fuels must comply with the European Standard EN14214.

    • In the United States, bio-diesel fuels must comply with the American Standard ASTMD-6751.2.

  2. Bio-fuels should be purchased only from recognized and authorized diesel fuel suppliers.

Precautions and concerns regarding the use of bio-fuels:

  1. Free methanol in FAME may result in corrosion of aluminum and zinc FIE components.

  2. Free water in FAME may result in plugging of fuel filters and increased bacterial growth.

  3. High viscosity at low temperatures may result in fuel delivery problems, injection pump seizures and poor injection nozzle spray atomization.

  4. FAME may have adverse effects on some elastomers (seal materials) and may result in fuel leakage and dilution of the engine lubricating oil.

  5. Even bio-diesel fuels that comply with a suitable standard as delivered will require additional care and attention to maintain the quality of the fuel in the equipment or other fuel tanks. It is important to maintain a supply of clean, fresh fuel. Regular flushing of the fuel system and/or fuel storage containers may be necessary.

  6. The use of bio-diesel fuels that do not comply with the standards as agreed to by the diesel engine manufacturers and the diesel fuel injection equipment manufacturers, or bio-diesel fuels that have degraded as per the precautions and concerns above, may affect the warranty coverage of your engine.

B21 To B100 Bio-diesel Fuel Blend Usage

B21 to B100 bio-diesel is not approved for this POLARIS application.

Approved Engines

Only the Kubota® engine series listed below may operate with bio-diesel fuel concentrations up to B20 for POLARIS applications.

NOTICE
Do not exceed bio-diesel fuel blend B20 for this POLARIS application.

  • Kubota® 902D

Approved Fuel

NOTICE
Raw pressed vegetable oils are not considered bio-diesel, and are unacceptable for use as fuel in any concentration in Kubota® engines.

Bio-diesel fuel blends up to B20 must comply with the following standards:

  • EN14214 (European standard) and/or ASTM D-6751 (American standard).

  • All applicable engines may operate with bio-diesel fuel up to a maximum B20 (20% bio- diesel blend) concentration.

Operating Conditions with B20 Bio-diesel Fuel Blends

Engine Warranty

Damages, performance or service concerns determined to be caused by the use of bio-diesel fuel not meeting the specifications outlined above are not considered to be defects in material or factory workmanship and are not covered under warranty. The same applies to damages or other concerns induced by not complying with the recommended operating conditions of Kubota® engines with bio-diesel fuel.

Parent topic: Fuel Recommendations