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

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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

 

 

 

 

OKNOT× 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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Contents DG1000MI Introduction Electrical Shock Safety GuidelinesSuffocation from exhaust fume InjuriesFire Injuries to eyes and skinExplosion BurnsInjuries Location of Warning labels Specifications Specification MatrixExternal view Use PartsAmbient Condition Control panel Equipment Monitor DisplayEngine Oil Monitoring Lamp for oil pressure low Injuries Gauges Battery Charge Monitoring Lamp charge lampWater Temperature Gauge Hour Meter built into the TachometerAmp Meter Fuel GaugeGenerator Gauges Frequency MeterEmergency Stop button Switch Starter SwitchPanel Light / Pilot Lamp Earth Leakage Relay Unit Amp Meter Changeover SwitchThermal Relay Voltage Regulator and Throttle LeverUsing fuel from built-in fuel tank Fuel Line Changeover Valve 3-way valve< > Lifting Equipment Transport and InstallationTransportation TransportationSelecting Cable InstallationConnection Electrical damages For 1-Phase Load1 Connecting CableLoad Connection Terminal Plate 3-Phase For 3-Phase Load For 1-Phase Load2 2 1-Phase Output Terminals & ReceptaclesEarth Leakage Relay and Grounding Grounding WorkOperation Check Electrical Shock Electrical Shock Injuries Initialization and pre-checkEarth leakage breaker relay has activated Fire BurnsEngine Oil Capacity Checking Engine OilSelecting proper engine oil Checking Coolant reservoir tank / Adding coolant Checking Coolant/waterChecking Radiator / Adding water Tension Checking Fan BeltCoolant Capacity Checking Fuel ConditionChecking Battery Checking Fuel, Engine Oil, and Water leakageReplacing the battery Operation Initializing / preparationFrequency Adjust Screw 200/400 Voltage Changeover Dual Voltage System Damages to the propertyRefer to 7-2. Connecting cable During operationStopping the Generator Protection FeaturesFeature List Connecting to External Fuel Tank During Operation sectionMaintenance Engine Side Generator side10.1 Oil Change Replace, refer to 8-1 Checking Engine OilCleaning / Changing Air Filter Element Cleaning / Changing Fuel Filter Draining Water from Water SeparatorClean gauze filter in water separator Clean gauze filter in engine feed pumpIsuzu Part No 8970631550 Draining Water from Fuel Tank Storage Procedures Long-term StorageStacking Troubleshooting Ask our distributor to repair Page Generator Wiring Diagram Engine Wiring Diagram

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