Dixon 965871801 Benutzerhandbuch

lUBRICATION

Dixon-

51

8011-500

8009-159

Check the oil level in the engine when the machine 

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is standing level and the engine is stopped. 
Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and then 

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replace it. 
The dipstick should be screwed into place.

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Take the dipstick out again and read the oil level.

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The oil level should lie between the markings on 

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the dipstick. If the level is approaching the “ADD” 

mark, fill the oil to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. 
Never fill to above the “FULL” mark.

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The oil is filled through the hole for the dipstick.

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API class SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher must be 

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used. Synthetic oil SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 is 

recommended at all temperatures. Mineral oil SAE 

5W-30, 10W-30 can be used between -18 °C/0 °F 

and +5 °C/40 °F. At temperature above +5 °C/40 

°F single grade SAE 30 must be used.
The engine holds 0.88 qt (1.0 liters) of oil 

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excluding the filter, including filter 2 qt (1.9 liters).

Changing the Engine Oil
The engine oil should be changed for the first time 

after 5-8 hours of operation. Thereafter, it should be 

changed every 50 hours. The oil drain valve is located 

on the left side of the unit, below the oil filter.

Place the machine on a flat surface.

1. 

Place a container under the engine where the 

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oil drain valve exits.
Remove the valve cap. 

3. 

Allow the oil to run out into the container.

4. 

Reinstall the oil drain valve cap.

5. 

Replace the oil filter if necessary.

6. 

Fill with new engine oil in accordance with 

7. 

Checking the Oil level. 
Start the engine. Run it for 3-5 minutes. Stop 

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and recheck the oil level.