Pre-Operation Inspection; Checking Engine Oil - Shindaiwa DG1000MI Owner's And Operator's Manual

Vertical, water-cooled 4-cycle diesel engine
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8.

Pre-Operation Inspection

WARNING : ELECTRIC SHOCK/ / / / INJURY
Before performing any equipment check or maintenance, stop the engine,
and remove the engine key. A person performing the maintenance should
always keep the key.
Close all doors and place locks during operating this equipment, to avoid
injuries by unintentionally touching cooling fan and fan belt.
CAUTION : BURNS
Do not touch the engine and surrounding components immediately after
stopping the equipment, while temperature can reach extremely high.
CAUTION : FIRE
Always be sure to wipe up any spilled fuel or oil.

8-1. Checking Engine Oil

CAUTION : BURNS
Always be sure to stop the engine and allow the engine to cool when
performing inspection or maintenance of engine oil. Opening the oil level
indicator or oil filler cap during operation will result in hot oil cause personal
injury.
To check the engine oil, keep the equipment leveled, remove oil level indicator to be wiped,
and then re-insert the dipstick fully. Prior to start the engine, make sure to fill the engine oil
through the oil filler until it reaches below from MAX line.
< NOTE >
Check engine oil volume
IN 10-20 MINUTES
LATER, always after
stopping engine or
replenishing fuel.
An accurate oil level
reading cannot be
obtained if the generator
is not leveled.
Do not overfill the engine
oil.
Excessive amount of engine oil will damage the engine.
Oil Level Indicator
Oil Filler
24
MIN
MAX
○ ○ ○ ○
× × × ×
NOT
OK
ENOUGH
Oil Level Indicator
× × × ×
TOO
MUCH

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