Checking The Engine Oil; Adding Engine Oil - Yanmar 8LV320 Operation Manual

BEFORE YOU OPERATE

Checking the Engine Oil

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Figure 5
1. Make sure the engine is level.
2. Remove dipstick (2, Figure 5) and wipe with
clean cloth.
3. Fully reinsert dipstick.
4. Remove dipstick. The oil level should be
between upper and lower lines on the dipstick.
5. Add oil if necessary. See Adding Engine Oil on
page 24.
6. Fully reinsert dipstick.
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Adding Engine Oil

1. Remove the yellow oil filler port cap from filler
port (1, Figure 5) and fill with engine oil.
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Prevent dirt and debris from contaminating the
engine oil. Carefully clean the dipstick and the
surrounding area before you remove the cap.
2. Fill with oil to the upper limit on the dipstick
(2, Figure 5).
Never overfill the engine with engine oil.
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3. Insert the dipstick fully to check the level.
Always keep the oil level between upper and
lower lines on the dipstick.
4. Hand-tighten the filler port cap securely.
NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE
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