Engine Oil Levels; Changing The Engine Oil - Dixon KODIAK SE 6125 KOH BF Operator's Manual

Engine Oil Levels

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.
• 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 +5 °C/40 °F. At temperature above +5 °C/40
°F single grade SAE 30 must be used.
• The engine holds 0.88 qt (1.0 liters) of oil
excluding the filter, including filter 2 qt (1.9 liters).

Changing the Engine Oil

The engine oil should be changed for the first time
after 5-8 hours of operation. Thereafter, it should be
changed every 50 hours. The oil drain valve is located
on the left side of the unit, below the oil filter.
1. Place the machine on a flat surface.
2. Place a container under the engine where the
oil drain valve exits.
3. Remove the valve cap.
4. Allow the oil to run out into the container.
5. Reinstall the oil drain valve cap.
6. Replace the oil filter if necessary.
7. Fill with new engine oil in accordance with
Checking the Oil level.
8. Start the engine. Run it for 3-5 minutes. Stop
and recheck the oil level.
lUBRICATION
Remove the dipstick
The dipstick markings
8011-500
8009-159
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