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General
This engine uses a full pressure lubrication system.
This system delivers oil under pressure to the
surfaces. In addition to lubricating the bearing
temperatures. A pressure relief valve limits the
maximum pressure of the system.
Service
Oil Recommendations
brand of oil in the crankcase is extremely important.
So is checking oil daily and changing oil regularly.
Use high-quality detergent oil of API (American
Petroleum Institute) service class SJ, or higher. Select
the viscosity based on the air temperature at the time
R E C O M M E N D E D S A E V I S C O S I T Y G R A D E S
**
*
5W-20, 5W-30
°F -20
0
20
32
°C -30
-20
-10
0
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
Use of synthetic oil having 5W-20 or 5W-30 rating is acceptable,
up to 4°C (40°F)
* Synthetic oils will provide better starting in extreme cold below
23°C (-10°F)
Section 6
Lubrication System
10W-30
Kohler 10W-30
40
60
80
100
10
20
30
40
than recommended can cause engine
damage.
NOTE: Synthetic oils meeting the listed
performed at the recommended intervals.
synthetic oil.
SAE
10W30
Figure 6-1. Oil Container Logo.
such as API SERVICE CLASS SJ. The symbol may
CD
fuel economy in passenger car engines.
6
SH, SG/CC, or
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