Operation, Fuel recommendations – Polaris 2015 Ranger Diesel / Crew Diesel User Manual
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OPERATION
Fuel Recommendations
Bio-Diesel Fuels
B21 To B100 Bio-diesel Fuel Blend Usage
B21 to B100 bio-diesel is not approved for this POLARIS application.
Approved Engines
Only the KOHLER KDW 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.
• KDW 1003
Approved Fuel
NOTICE: Raw pressed vegetable oils are not considered bio-diesel, and are unacceptable for use as
fuel in any concentration in KOHLER 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 KOHLER engines with bio-diesel fuel.
Handling Fuel
WARNING! Diesel fuel is flammable and explosive under certain conditions.
• NEVER refuel with the engine running.
• Always refuel outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
• Fill the fuel tank with diesel fuel ONLY. Filling the fuel tank with gasoline may result in a fire and will
damage the engine.
• Remove flammable material containers from the box before filling them with fuel.
• Do not smoke or allow open flames or sparks in or near the area where refueling is performed or
where fuel is stored.
• Wipe up all spills immediately.
• Keep sparks, open flames or any other form of ignition (match, cigarette, static electricity source)
well away when refueling.
• NEVER remove the fuel cap while the engine is running.
• NEVER overfill the fuel tank. Do not fill the tank neck.
• If fuel spills on your skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap and water and change
clothing.