Genie Z-80, Z-60 manual Maintenance, Observe and Obey, Check the Engine Oil Level

Operator's Manual First Edition · Third Printing

Maintenance

Observe and Obey:

Only routine maintenance items specified in this manual shall be performed by the operator.

Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be completed by qualified service technicians, according to the manufacturer's specifications and the requirements specified in the responsibilities manual.

Maintenance Symbols Legend

The following symbols have been used in this manual to help communicate the intent of the instructions. When one or more of the symbols appear at the beginning of a maintenance procedure, it conveys the meaning below.

Indicates that tools will be required to perform this procedure.

Indicates that new parts will be required to perform this procedure.

Indicates that a cold engine is required before performing this procedure.

Check the Engine Oil Level

Maintaining the proper engine oil level is essential to good engine performance and service life. Operating the machine with an improper oil level can damage engine components.

Check the oil level with the engine off.

1Check the engine oil dipstick. Add oil as needed.

GM models:

Result: The oil level should be within the ADD and FULL marks on the dipstick.

Deutz models:

Result: The oil level should be within the two marks on the dipstick.

Perkins models:

Result: The oil level should be within the two notches on the dipstick.

GM 3.0L EFI Engine

Oil viscosity requirements

below 0° F / -17.8° C	5W-30
above 0° F / -17.8° C	10W-30

Only use engine oils labeled "For Gasoline Engines" by the American Petroleum Institute (API).

Units ship with 10W-30.

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