Lubrication System; Check Oil Level - Kohler Aegis ELH775 Service Manual

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This engine uses a full pressure lubrication system. This system delivers oil under pressure to crankshaft, camshaft

and connecting rod bearing surfaces. In addition to lubricating bearing surfaces, lubrication system supplies oil to

hydraulic valve lifters.

A high-eﬃ ciency gerotor pump is located in closure plate. Oil pump maintains high oil ﬂ ow and oil pressure, even

at low speeds and high operating temperatures. A pressure relief valve in closure plate limits maximum pressure of

system.

Lubrication Components

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OIL RECOMMENDATIONS

Refer to Maintenance.

CHECK OIL LEVEL

NOTE: To prevent extensive engine wear or damage,

never run engine with oil level below or above

operating range indicator on dipstick.

Ensure engine is cool and level. Clean oil ﬁ ll/dipstick

areas of any debris.

1. Remove dipstick; wipe oil oﬀ .

2. Reinsert dipstick into tube; press completely down.

3. Remove dipstick; check oil level. Level should be at

top of indicator on dipstick.

4. If oil is low on indicator, add oil up to top of indicator

mark.

5. Reinstall and secure dipstick.

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Dipstick

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Oil Fill Cap

CHANGE OIL AND FILTER

Change oil while engine is warm.

1. Clean area around oil ﬁ ll cap/dipstick, drain plug/oil

drain valve. Remove drain plug and oil ﬁ ll cap/

dipstick. Allow oil to drain completely.

2. Clean area around oil ﬁ lter. Place a container under

ﬁ lter to catch any oil and remove ﬁ lter. Wipe oﬀ

mounting surface. Reinstall drain plug. Torque to

13.6 N·m (10 ft. lb.).

3. Place new ﬁ lter in shallow pan with open end up. Fill

with new oil until oil reaches bottom of threads. Allow

2 minutes for oil to be absorbed by ﬁ lter material.

4. Apply a thin ﬁ lm of clean oil to rubber gasket on new

ﬁ lter.

5. Refer to instructions on oil ﬁ lter for proper

installation.

6. Fill crankcase with new oil. Level should be at top of

indicator on dipstick.