Checking Engine Oil - Shindaiwa DG1000MI Owner's And Operator's Manual

8.1 Checking Engine Oil

Please refer to the user's manual for Engine separately
When checking for engine oil, be sure to keep the equipment
leveled, and insert the oil gauge all the way.
Prior to starting the equipment, make sure to fill the engine oil to
the MAX line through the oil filler.
<Caution>
Check engine oil volume IN 10-20 MINUTES LATER,
always after stopping engine or replenishing fuel.
If the equipment is not leveled, you cannot obtain
accurate oil level.
Do not overfill the engine oil. The excessive amount of
engine oil may damage the engine.
8.1.1 Selecting proper engine oil
Use the API class CD grade or higher.
8.1.2 Use the engine oil for Diesel engine with proper viscosity,
based on the temperature (refer to the chart below).
Viscosity and temperature
Tem
p
(C)
8.1.3 Engine Oil Capacity
SAE20/20W
SAE10W
-30 -15
SAE10W-30
SAE15W-40/20W-40
Lubrication Oil (including the oil in filter)
22 (2)
Value in ( ) shows the oil in filter
- 26 -
LOWER LIMIT
SAE30
0 15 25
(Unit:L)
OIL GAUGE
OIL FILLER
UPPER LIMIT
○ ○ ○ ○ × × × ×
NOT
OK
ENOUGH
SAE40
30
OIL GAUGE
× × × ×
TOO
MUCH