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Servicing the Engine Oil
Engine-Oil Specifications
Engine oil capacity
Oil viscosity
API service classification
Figure 29
Important:
Do not use SAE 10W-40 Motor Oil.
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Move the machine to a level surface.
2.
Remove the dipstick.
Figure 30
1. Filler tube
2. Dipstick
3.
Wipe the dipstick clean with a clean cloth.
4.
Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube and tighten
it.
5.
Remove the dipstick and check the engine-oil
level.
6.
If the oil level is low, slowly add oil into the filler
tube until the level is at the top thread of the
tube.
7.
Insert the dipstick into the oil-fill tube and tighten
it.
0.35 L (11.8 fl oz)
Refer to the chart below.
SJ or higher
g360560
g360549
3. Upper limit
4. Lower limit
Changing the Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 20 hours/After the
first month (whichever comes
first)—Change the engine oil.
Every 25 hours—Change the engine oil when
operating in high temperatures or under heavy
loads.
Every 50 hours—Change the engine oil.
Note:
Run the engine a few minutes before changing
the oil to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries
more contaminants.
1.
Move the machine to a level surface.
2.
Refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
3.
Place a pan under the drain plug to catch the oil.
4.
Remove the oil-fill plug and allow the oil to drain.
Note:
Dispose of the used oil at a certified
recycling center.
5.
Install the oil-fill plug.
6.
Slowly pour oil into the oil-fill hole until the
oil is at the correct level; refer to
Specifications (page
7.
Ensure that the oil is at the correct level on the
dipstick; refer to
(page
20).
8.
Wipe up any spilled oil.
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Figure 31
Engine-Oil
20).
Checking the Engine-Oil Level
19).
g360043
g031623
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