Dixon 44, 44, 44, 36, 36, 42, 42 manual Oil Level, Oil Filter, Lubrication

LUBRICATION

Oil Level
Check the oil level in the engine when the machine is
standing level and the engine is stopped.
Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and then replace it.
The dipstick should be screwed into place.
Take the dipstick out again and read the oil level.
API class SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher must be used.
Syntetic 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.	8011-500
The engine holds 0.88 qt (1.0 liters) of oil excluding	Remove the dipstick
the filter, including filter 2 qt

(1.9 liters).

The oil level should lie between the markings on 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.

The oil is filled through the hole for the dipstick.

8009-159

The dipstick markings

Oil Filter

1. Drain the engine oil in accordance with the work description under the heading Engine Oil/Change Engine Oil.

2. Remove the oil filter. If necessary, use a filter remover.

3. Wipe new, clean engine oil onto the seal for the new filter.

4.Mount the filter by hand with + 3/4 turn.

5. Run the engine warm, then check that there are no leaks around the oil filter seal.

6. Check the oil level in the engine, fill if necessary. The oil filter holds 0.1 qt (0.1 liters) of oil.

8011-734

Changing the oil filter

DIXON-51