Ferris IS2000Z Diesel Operator's Manual page 33

To change the engine oil and filter:
1. Park machine on a flat, level surface.
2. Start the engine and bring it up to operating
temperature.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Remove the dipstick to vent the crankcase and
allow the engine oil to drain easily.
5. Position a container under the drain hole under
the drain plug (A) to collect waste oil.
6. Remove the drain plug. Allow all oil to drain.
7. Install the drain plug and tighten to 14-17 ft/lb
(19.6-23.5 Nm)
8. Dispose of used oil properly.
9. To remove the oil filter (C) turn the filter counter-
clockwise using an oil filter wrench. Verify the oil
filter gasket is removed and discard oil filter and
gasket.
10. Clean the engine oil filter mounting face.
11. Lightly coat the gasket on the new oil filter with
clean engine oil. Install the new oil filter manually
by turning it clockwise until it contacts the
mounting face. Tighten an additional 3/4 of a turn
using the oil filter wrench.
12. Fill the engine with specified oil (Refer to Figure
25) to specified capacity (Refer to rear cover of
this manual).
13. Warm up the engine by running for five minutes
and check for any leaks. Shut off the engine, wait
ten minutes and recheck oil level. Replace the
dipstick. Wipe up any spilled oil.
Regular Maintenance
SAE 10W
SAE 20W
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20
-4°F 14°F 32°F
(-20°C) (-10°C) (0°C) (10°C)
Figure 25. SAE Service Grade Viscosity Chart.
Engine oil specifications:
Use an engine oil that meets or exceeds the following
guidelines and classifications:
• API (American Petroleum Institute) Service
Categories CD or higher.
• ACEA (Association des Costructeurs Européen
d'Auomobiles) Service Categories E-3, E-4, and E-5.
• JASO (Japanese Automobile Standards
Organization) Service Category DH-1.
SAE 30
SAE 40
50°F 68°F 86°F 104°F
(20°C) (30°C) (40°C)
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