Engine Oil Change; Changing The Oil - Vetus M2.C5 Operation Manual

340102.04 M2C5D506/M309 EN
Maintenance

Engine oil change

Change the engine oil every 100 hours of
operation (together with engine oil filter
replacement).
If the engine runs less than 100 hours dur-
5
ing the year the oil should be changed at
least once a year.
Run the engine for a few minutes before
changing the oil; warm oil can be pumped
out more easily.
Change the oil with a switched off engine
at operation temperature. (Lube oil tem-
perature approx. 80°C (176°F).)
Be aware of the risk of skin
burning during draining the
hot oil! Used oil must be
collected in a container for
proper disposal according
to laws and regulations.
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Draining the oil
Remove the dipstick; insert the suction
hose of the supplied sump pump in the
dipstick tube.
Push down the pump handle quickly and
pull it up slowly.
Engine oil change
Every 100 operating hours.
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Removing the oil filter
Unscrew the oil filter, with a commercially
available tool, when all the oil has been
pumped out.
Catch any dripping oil.
Beware of burns from hot
oil.