Shindaiwa DG1000MI manual Checking Engine Oil, Selecting proper engine oil, Engine Oil Capacity

8.1 Checking Engine Oil

Please refer to the user’s manual for Engine separately

When checking for engine oil, be sure to keep the equipment leveled, and insert the oil gauge all the way.

Prior to starting the equipment, make sure to fill the engine oil to the MAX line through the oil filler.

<Caution>

￿ Check engine oil volume IN 10-20 MINUTES LATER,		OIL FILLER
always after stopping engine or replenishing fuel.
￿ If the equipment is not leveled, you cannot obtain
	LOWER LIMIT
accurate oil level.

￿Do not overfill the engine oil. The excessive amount of engine oil may damage the engine.

OIL GAUGE

UPPER LIMIT

OIL GAUGE

8.1.1Selecting proper engine oil

Use the API class CD grade or higher.

8.1.2Use the engine oil for Diesel engine with proper viscosity, based on the temperature (refer to the chart below).

￿Viscosity and temperature

SAE20/20W

SAE10W SAE30

OK○ NOT× TOO×

ENOUGH MUCH

SAE40

Tem

p

(C)

-30

-15

0

15

25 30

SAE10W-30

SAE15W-40/20W-40

8.1.3 Engine Oil Capacity

(Unit:L)

Lubrication Oil (including the oil in filter)

22 (2)

Value in ( ) shows the oil in filter

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