Service Engine; Checking Engine Oil Level; Changing Engine Oil And Filter - Great Dane Chariot / Chariot LX GDRZ48-17KAE Operator's Manual

Service Engine

Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control
devices and systems on this engine, which are being done
at the customer's expense, may be performed by any non-
road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty
repairs must be performed by an authorized Great Dane
servicing dealer.
Avoid Fumes
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes
contain carbon monoxide and can cause
serious illness or death.
Move the machine to an outside area before
running the engine.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area
without adequate ventilation.
• Connect a pipe extension to the engine
exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of
the area.
• Allow fresh outside air into the work area to
clear the exhaust fumes out.
Engine Oil
Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature
range during the period between oil changes.
Use oil that meets the following specification:
• See the engine manufacturer's owner's manual provided
with your machine for the correct specifications.

Checking Engine Oil Level

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Failure to check the oil
level regularly could lead to serious engine
problems if oil level is low:
• Check oil level before operating.
• Check oil level when the engine is cold and not
running.
• Keep level between the FULL and ADD marks.
• Shut off engine before adding oil.
NOTE: Check oil twice a day if you run engine over 4
hours in a day.
Make sure engine is cool when checking engine oil
level.
SERVICE ENGINE
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
2. Allow engine to cool.
3. Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling
into crankcase.
4. Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with a clean cloth.
5. Install dipstick and allow the cap to rest on the end of the
tube. Do not tighten the cap.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent extensive
engine wear or damage, always maintain the proper
engine oil level. Never operate the engine with the
oil level below the ADD mark or over the FULL mark.
6. Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick. Oil must
be between the ADD and FULL marks.
• If oil is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than the
FULL mark on dipstick.
• If oil level is above the FULL mark, drain to proper
level.
7. Install and tighten dipstick.

Changing Engine Oil and Filter

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IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Change the oil more
often if the machine is used in extreme conditions:
• Extremely dusty conditions.
• Frequent slow or low-speed operation.
• Frequent short trips.
1. Run engine to warm oil.
2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section).
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Help prevent serious
personal injury. Allow the engine, exhaust pipe
and muffler to cool before performing this
service function.