Second Edition • First Printing Operator's ManualMaintenancePart No. 1261735 S-60X 63Check the BatteriesProper battery condition is essential to goodmachine performance and operational safety.Improper fluid levels or damaged cables andconnections can result in component damage andhazardous conditions.Electrocution hazard. Contact with hot or livecircuits may result in death or serious injury.Remove all rings, watches and other jewelry.Bodily injury hazard. Batteries contain acid.Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid.Neutralize battery acid spills with baking sodaand water.1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.2 Be sure that the battery cable connections aretight and free of corrosion.3 Be sure that the battery hold-down bracketsare in place and secure.Note: Adding terminal protectors and a corrosionpreventative sealant will help eliminate thecorrosion on the battery terminals and cables.Diesel Fuel RequirementsSatisfactory engine performance is dependent onthe use of a good quality fuel. The use of a goodquality fuel will give the following result: longengine life and acceptable exhaust emissionslevels.Minimum diesel fuel requirements for each engineare listed below.Perkins 404D-22 EngineFuel Type Low Sulfur Diesel (LSD)Perkins 404F-22T EngineFuel Type Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD)Deutz D2011 L03i EngineFuel Type Low Sulfur Diesel (LSD)Deutz D2.9 L4 EngineFuel Type Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD)