Oil - Kohler KDI 2504TM Workshop Manual

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Fuel consumption 50% load
Fuel consumption 25% load
Fuel consumption 10% load

2.4 Oil

Important
• The engine may be damaged if operated with improper oil level.
•
Do not exceed the MAX level because a sudden increase in engine rpm could be caused by its
combustion.
•
Use only the recommended oil to ensure adequate protection, efficiency and service life of the
engine.
•
The use of lubricants other than recommended may shorten the engine life.
• Viscosity must be appropriate to the ambient temperature to which the engine is to be exposed.
Danger
•
Prolonged skin contact with the exhausted engine oil can cause cancer of the skin.
• If contact with oil cannot be avoided, thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as
possible.
• For the exhausted oil disposal, refer to the Par. DISPOSAL and SCRAPPING.
2.4.1 SAE oil classification
• In the SAE classification, oils are identified according to viscosity without considering any other
qualitative characteristic.
• The code is composed of two numbers, which indicate, and must correspond to, the ambient
temperature in which the engine operates, the first number refers to the viscosity when cold, for use
during winter (" W "), while the second number is for viscosity at high temperatures.
VISCOSITY
WITH SPECIFICATIONS
• Low S.A.P.S. oils, sulfate ashes <1% may not be used with fuels with a sulfur content >50ppm.
•
Filtration of oils is critical to proper operation and lubrication; always change filters regularly as
specified in this manual.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
RECCOMENDED OIL
SAE
API
ACEA
256,8
299,8
470,7
10w-30 (-25°C ÷ +40°C)
10w-40 (-25°C ÷ +50°C)
5w-30 (-30°C ÷ +40°C)
0w-40 (-40°C ÷ +50°C)
CI-4 Plus CI-4
CH-4
E7
E5
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