Section 6. Lubrication System - Kohler SV810-840 Service Manual

General
This engine uses a combination pressure/splash
lubrication system, delivering oil under pressure
surfaces. Other component areas are splash lubricated.
A pressure relief valve in the oil pump limits the
maximum pressure of the system.
Service
The oil pan must be removed to service the oil pump
or oil pickup. Refer to the appropriate procedures in
Section 9, Inspection and Reconditioning.
Oil Recommendations
crankcase is extremely important; so is checking oil
Use high-quality detergent oil of API (American
Petroleum Institute) Service Class SJ, or higher.
Select the viscosity based on the air temperature at the
R EC OMME NDE D S AE V IS CO SIT Y GR A D ES
**
*
5W-20, 5W-30
°F -20 0 20 32
°C -30 -20 -10 0
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
* Use of synthetic oil having 5W-20 or 5W-30 rating is acceptable,
up to 4°C (40°F)
** Synthetic oils will provide better starting in extreme cold below
23°C ( -10°F)
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10W-30
Kohler 10W-30
40 60 80 100
10 20 30 40
NOTE: Using other than service class SJ or higher oil,
or extending oil change intervals longer than
recommended can cause engine damage.
NOTE: Synthetic oils meeting the listed
performed at the recommended intervals.
operated for at least 50 hours using standard
synthetic oil.
service class and SAE viscosity grade. See Figure 6-1.
SAE
10W-30
Figure 6-1. Oil Container Logo.
such as API SERVICE CLASS SJ. The symbol may
CD
fuel economy in passenger car engines.
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SH, SG/CC, or
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