Engine Oil; Engine Oil Levels - Dixon RAM 52ZT Operator's Manual

Engine Oil

WARNING!
Engine oil can be very hot if it is
drained directly after stopping the
engine. Allow the engine to cool to a
safe temperature before draining.
Engine Oil Filter
• drain the engine oil in accordance with the work
description under the heading Engine oil/Change
Engine oil.
• remove the oil filter. If necessary, use a filter
remover.
• Wipe new, clean engine oil onto the seal for the
new filter.
• mount the filter by hand with +¾ turn.
• run the engine warm, then check that there are
no leaks around the oil filter seal.
• Check the oil level in the engine, fill if necessary.
The oil filter holds 0.1 qt (0.1 liters) of oil.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Used engine oil is a health hazard and must
not be disposed of on the ground or in nature;
it should always be disposed of at a workshop
or appropriate disposal location.
Avoid skin contact; wash with soap and water
in case of spills.

Engine Oil Levels

Check the oil level in the engine when the machine is
standing level and the engine is stopped.
remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and then replace
it.
The dipstick should be screwed into place.
Take the dipstick out again and read the oil level.
The oil level should lie between the markings on the
dipstick. If the level is approaching the Add mark, fill
the oil to the fUll mark on the dipstick.
Never fill to above the fUll mark.
The oil is filled through the hole for the dipstick.
API class Sf, SG, SH, SJ or higher must be used.
Synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 is recommended
at all temperatures. mineral oil SAE 5W-30, 10W-30
can be used between -18° C/0° f and +75° C/40° f.
At temperature above +5° C/40° f single grade SAE
30 must be used.
lUbRICatIon
Changing the oil filter
Remove the dipstick
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