Dixon GRIZZLY 72 Benutzerhandbuch
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LUBRICATION
3. Engine Oil, Kohler Engine
Changing the Engine Oil
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Used engine oil is a health hazard and
must not be disposed of on the ground or
in nature; it should always be disposed
of at a workshop or appropriate disposal
location.
must not be disposed of on the ground or
in nature; it should always be disposed
of at a workshop or appropriate disposal
location.
Avoid skin contact; wash with soap and
water in case of spills.
water in case of spills.
Change oil after every 100 hours of operation (more
frequently under severe conditions). Refi ll with service
class SG, SH, SJ or higher oil as specifi ed in the
Viscosity Grades table.
frequently under severe conditions). Refi ll with service
class SG, SH, SJ or higher oil as specifi ed in the
Viscosity Grades table.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil
will fl ow more freely and carry away more impurities.
Make sure the engine is level when fi lling, checking or
changing the oil.
will fl ow more freely and carry away more impurities.
Make sure the engine is level when fi lling, checking or
changing the oil.
Change the oil as follows:
1. To keep dirt, debris, etc., out of the engine,
clean the area around the oil fi ll cap/dipstick
before removing it.
before removing it.
2. Remove the oil drain plug and the oil fi ll cap/
dipstick. Be sure to allow ample time for
complete drainage.
complete drainage.
3. Reinstall the drain plug. Make sure it is
tightened to 10 ft. lb. (13.6 Nm) torque.
4. Fill the crankcase, with new oil of the proper
type, to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Refer
to the section on Oil Type. Always check the
level with the dipstick before adding more oil.
to the section on Oil Type. Always check the
level with the dipstick before adding more oil.
5. Reinstall the oil fi ll cap/dipstick and tighten
securely.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To prevent extensive engine wear or
damage, always maintain the proper oil
level in the crankcase. Never operate the
engine with the oil level below the “ADD”
mark or over the “FULL” mark on the
dipstick.
damage, always maintain the proper oil
level in the crankcase. Never operate the
engine with the oil level below the “ADD”
mark or over the “FULL” mark on the
dipstick.
WARNING!
Engine oil can be very hot if it is
drained directly after stopping
the engine. Allow the engine to
cool to a safe temperature fi rst.
drained directly after stopping
the engine. Allow the engine to
cool to a safe temperature fi rst.
6. Start the engine. Run it for a few seconds and
recheck the oil level.