Dixon RAM XS7227 / 968999724, RAM XS5025BF / 968999725 Changing the Engine Oil, Engine Oil Levels

LUBRICATION

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 first.

5. 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 at the rear of the unit, to the right of the oil filter.

•Place the machine on a flat surface.

•Place a container under the engine where the oil drain valve exits.

•Remove the valve cap.

•Allow the oil to run out into the container.

•Reinstall the oil drain valve cap.

•Replace the oil filter if necessary.

•Fill with new engine oil in accordance with Checking the Oil Level.

•Start the engine. Run it for 3-5 minutes. Stop and recheck the oil level.

6.Engine Oil Levels

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.

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.

API class SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher must be 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 excluding the filter, including filter 2 qt (1.9 liters).

Oil drain valve

Remove the dipstick

8011-500

The dipstick markings

English-51

8009-159