Hobart 5359D Operation And Maintenance Manual page 88

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oi! zpzcificatlons are discuxxi f&her in the
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Oil viscosity
The use of an SkE-30 grade oil is recommended for year-round service. The
engine is equipped with an ether starting aid to assist in en2ir.e sturting durrng
cold wcathcr when SAE-30 oil is used. MultiStade oi!s an NOT rccommzr&d,
and should be considered
only as a "lost resort" io facilitate engine starting.
Change engine oil
The following oil change recomFendations are taken from Detroit Diesel Qxrator's
Manual . "It is recommended that new engines be started with 109 hcur
oil change periods. The drain p&cd may then be gradualty increased, or dc-
creased, following the recommendations of an izldependent Oil analysis Iaborato;y,
or oil supplier (based upon the sample analysis) until the m.ost practical +I
change period for the particular service has been establishzci. " -
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The genarator set is equipped with an hourmeter to record actucl engine operating.,
time. The ideal time to change oil is soon after a power delivery "run", when
the engine, is at operating temperature.
NOTE: If lubricating oil is drained immediately after the unit has been run
for some time, most of the sediment will be in suspension and will
drain readily.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE SOLVENTS ASFLUSHING OILS IN RUNNiNG
ENGINES.
Change the oil filter element euch time the oil' is changed.
Change oil as foilows:
(a) Provide a container for catching used oil. Capacity should be greater
than 21 quarts.
(b) Remove drain plug located in oil pan.
(c) While oil is draining, proceed to change the oil filter clement. See Para..
4, 0, (5) below, for instructions.
(d) Clean the drain plug and instail securely when engine oil has drained.
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