Lincoln Electric SVM175-A service manual Engine Oil Change, See Table D.2, Oil Filter Change

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D-4				MAINTENANCE			D-4
	Engine Oil Change				Wash your hands with soap and water after handling
	Drain the engine oil while the engine				used oil.
	is warm to assure rapid and complete draining. It is rec-				Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
	ommended that each time the oil is changed the oil fil-
	ter be changed as well.		See Table D.2.		compatible with the environment.		We suggest you
					take it in a sealed container to your local service sta-
	•	Be sure the unit is off. Disconnect the negative bat-			tion or recycling center for reclamation. Do not throw it
	•	tery cable to ensure safety.			in the trash, pour it on the ground or down a drain.
		Locate oil drain hose and valve in bottom of base			Oil Filter Change
		and pull through the hole in the battery access panel			•	Drain the oil.
	•	on the welder.			• Remove the oil filter with an oil filter wrench and drain
		Remove the cap from the drain valve. Push valve in				the oil into a suitable container. Discard the used fil-
		and twist counterclockwise. Pull to open and drain				ter. Note: Care should be taken during filter removal
		the oil into a suitable container for disposal.			•	to not disrupt or damage in any way the fuel lines.
	• Close the drain valve by pushing in			and twisting		Clean the filter mounting base and coat the gasket
	•	clockwise. Replace the cap.				of the new filter with clean engine oil.
		Re-fill the crankcase to the upper limit mark on the			• Screw the new filter on by hand until the gasket con-
		dipstick with the recommended oil (see engine oper-				tacts the mounting base. Using an oil filter wrench,
		ation manual OR engine service items decal OR				tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 7/8 of a turn.
		below). Replace and tighten the oil filler cap secure-			•	Refill the crankcase with the specified amount of the
		ly.
	•					recommended engine oil. Reinstall the oil filler cap
		Push oil drain hose and valve back into unit, re-con-				and tighten securely
		nect negative battery cable, and close doors and			•	Start the engine and check for oil filter leaks.
		engine top cover before restarting unit.Wash your
		hands with soap and water after handling used motor			• Stop the engine and check the oil level. If necessary,
		oil. Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner
		that is compatible with the environment. We suggest				add oil to the upper limit mark on the dipstick.
		you take it in a sealed container to your local service
		station or recycling center for reclamation. DO NOT
		throw it in the trash; pour it on the ground or down a
		drain.
	Engine Oil Refill capacities
	Without oil filter replacement:
	•	3.3 U.S. Quart. (2.7 Imp Quart, 3.2 liter)
	With oil filter replacement:
	•	3.4 U.S. Quart. (3.0 Imp Quart, 3.2 liter)
	Use motor oil designed for diesel engines that meets
	requirements for API service classification Kubota
	manual CD/CE/CF/CF-4/CG-4 or CH-4.
	Oils levels that meet ACEA Performance levels E1, E2,
	or E3 can also be used. Always check the service label
	on the oil container to be sure it includes the letters
	indicated. (Note: An S-grade oil must not be used in a
	diesel engine or damage may result. It IS permissible

to use an oil that meets S and C grade service classi-
fications.)
SAE 10W30 is recommended for general, all tempera-
ture use, 5F to 104F (-15C to 40C).
See engine ownerʼs manual for more specific informa-
tion on oil viscosity recommendations.	RANGER 305D