Kipor KDP20 Owner's Manual page 8

6.1 CHANGING OIL
Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining.
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Make sure the ignition switch and the fuel tap are in the OFF position before draining oil.
Step 1.
Remove the oil filler dipstick.
Step 2.
Remove oil drain plug and drain all used dirty oil into a container.
Step 3.
Refit oil drain plug and tighten securely.
Step 4.
Refill with the recommended SAE10W/30 Grade Oil and check oil level.
API service classification for diesel engines CC/CD/CE/CF.
Can use Part No. 06.2251 Jamec Pem small engine oil 1L.
Step 5
. Re-install oil filler dipstick and tighten securely.
Engine Oil Capacity:
KDP20/E 0.75L
KDP30/E 1.1L
KDP40/E 1.62L
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Please dispose of used engine oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment. We
suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local recycling centre. Do not throw it in the
rubbish or pour it on the ground.
Oil Filler Dipstick
Oil Drain Plug
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6.2 AIR CLEANER SERVICE
A dirty air cleaner will restrict air flow resulting in hard starting, loss of power and black exhaust
smoke. To prevent water pump malfunction, service the air cleaner regularly. Service more
frequently when operating the water pump in extremely dusty areas.
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Do not use petrol, diesel fuel or low flash point solvents for cleaning. They are flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
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Never run the water pump without the air cleaner, otherwise rapid engine wear may result.
Step 1.
Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the top wing nut.
Step 2.
Loosen the hex nut that retains the air cleaner element.
Step 3.
Remove the foam outer air cleaner element and inspect.
Inspect the inner paper air cleaner element.
Step 4.
Wash the foam outer element in a non-flammable or high flash point solvent and
dry thoroughly.
Step 5.
Soak the foam element in clean engine oil and squeeze out excess oil.
Step 6.
Replace the element/s if torn or damaged and unable to be cleaned properly.
Step 7.
Refit the foam outer air cleaner element to the paper element and re-install. Tighten
hex nut securely.
Step 8.
Refit the air cleaner cover and tighten wing nut securely.
NOTE:
Foam outer element
not fitted all models
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