Engine Oil Change; Oil Filter Change - Lincoln Electric Ranger 305D Service Manual

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Engine Oil Change

Drain the engine oil while the engine
is warm to assure rapid and complete draining. It is rec-
ommended that each time the oil is changed the oil fil-
ter be changed as well. See Table D.2.
• Be sure the unit is off. Disconnect the negative bat-
tery cable to ensure safety.
• Locate oil drain hose and valve in bottom of base
and pull through the hole in the battery access panel
on the welder.
• Remove the cap from the drain valve. Push valve in
and twist counterclockwise. Pull to open and drain
the oil into a suitable container for disposal.
• Close the drain valve by pushing in and twisting
clockwise. Replace the cap.
• Re-fill the crankcase to the upper limit mark on the
dipstick with the recommended oil (see engine oper-
ation manual OR engine service items decal OR
below). Replace and tighten the oil filler cap secure-
ly.
• Push oil drain hose and valve back into unit, re-con-
nect negative battery cable, and close doors and
engine top cover before restarting unit.Wash your
hands with soap and water after handling used motor
oil. Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner
that is compatible with the environment. We suggest
you take it in a sealed container to your local service
station or recycling center for reclamation. DO NOT
throw it in the trash; pour it on the ground or down a
drain.
Engine Oil Refill capacities
Without oil filter replacement:
• 3.3 U.S. Quart. (2.7 Imp Quart, 3.2 liter)
With oil filter replacement:
• 3.4 U.S. Quart. (3.0 Imp Quart, 3.2 liter)
Use motor oil designed for diesel engines that meets
requirements for API service classification Kubota
manual CD/CE/CF/CF-4/CG-4 or CH-4.
Oils levels that meet ACEA Performance levels E1, E2,
or E3 can also be used. Always check the service label
on the oil container to be sure it includes the letters
indicated. (Note: An S-grade oil must not be used in a
diesel engine or damage may result. It IS permissible
to use an oil that meets S and C grade service classi-
fications.)
SAE 10W30 is recommended for general, all tempera-
ture use, 5F to 104F (-15C to 40C).
See engine ownerʼs manual for more specific informa-
tion on oil viscosity recommendations.
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Wash your hands with soap and water after handling
used oil.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. We suggest you
take it in a sealed container to your local service sta-
tion or recycling center for reclamation. Do not throw it
in the trash, pour it on the ground or down a drain.

Oil Filter Change

• Drain the oil.
• Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench and drain
the oil into a suitable container. Discard the used fil-
ter. Note: Care should be taken during filter removal
to not disrupt or damage in any way the fuel lines.
• Clean the filter mounting base and coat the gasket
of the new filter with clean engine oil.
• Screw the new filter on by hand until the gasket con-
tacts the mounting base. Using an oil filter wrench,
tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 7/8 of a turn.
• Refill the crankcase with the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil. Reinstall the oil filler cap
and tighten securely
• Start the engine and check for oil filter leaks.
• Stop the engine and check the oil level. If necessary,
add oil to the upper limit mark on the dipstick.
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