Checking Engine Oil - Kioti WD1260 Operator's Manual

C E O
HECKING NGINE
Figure 13-8
1. Check engine oil daily.
2. Park the tractor on level ground.
3. If the engine was just running, wait for approx. 5
seconds before checking the oil level.
WARNING! To avoid personal injury: Be sure to stop
the engine before checking the oil level.
4. Pull out the oil dipstick (#1), clean it, and then insert
it into its original position. Then, pull it out again and
check if the oil level is within the specified range (figure
13-8).
5. If the oil level is too low, add some fresh oil so that
the level is within the allowable range. Oil inlet plug is
#2 in the figure 13-8.
IMPORTANT!
• When using oil of different maker or viscosity from
the previous one, remove all of the old oil. Never mix
two different types of oil.
• Do not start the engine when the oil level is below
specification.
• Wipe the oil dipstick with a clean cloth or tissue. If
foreign material enters the tank, it can lead to
malfunction of the engine.
• Never add the oil over the upper limit of the tank.
C E O
HANGING NGINE
Figure 13-9
1. Park the tractor on level ground and start the engine
to warm it up.
2. Stop the engine, apply the parking brake, and
remove the drain plug.
3. To drain the used oil, remove the drain plug (#3) at
the bottom of the engine and drain the oil completely
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into the oil pan. All the used oil can be drained out
easily when the engine is still warm.
4. Remove engine oil filler cap to allow easy draining
of engine oil.
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5. Remove the oil filter (#4).
6. Apply a thin film of oil to the O-ring of a new filter
and tighten the O-ring firmly by hand.
7. Add the engine oil to the specified level and tighten
the oil filter to the specified torque.
8. Run the start motor for approx. 10 seconds to
deliver oil to each part.
8. Run the engine for approx. 5 minutes and check if
the oil warning lamp comes on. If it does not come on,
stop the engine. (It is normal that the oil warning lamp
is off while the engine running)
9. Check the engine oil level again with the oil dipstick.
If the level is low, add more oil.
NOTE: The engine oil filter should be replaced when
changing the engine oil.
ILTER
CAUTION! To avoid personal injury:
• Be sure to stop the engine before changing the oil or
replacing the filter.
• Check the engine oil level before every operation of
the tractor. If the engine oil is insufficient, the engine
can be damaged, and this is not covered by warranty.
Be sure to add engine oil when its level is below the
lower mark of the oil dipstick.
• Do not dispose of used oil and oil filter into drainage
and other places not designated by regulations.
Observe applicable regulations when disposing used
oil and filters.
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Figure 13-10
WARNING! AVOID INJURY
• The engine oil is very hot while the engine is
running or right after the engine is stopped. Be
careful not to get burned.
• Avoid oil contact while changing or adding
engine oil and wear eye protection to prevent
injury to eyes.
• Prolonged and repeated contact with the
engine oil may cause skin disorders and skin
cancer. If skin contact is made, wash
thoroughly with soap or hand cleaner as soon
as possible.
• Keep the used oil out of reach of children.
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