Ammann AV 70 X, Operating Manual

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91 AV 70 X
2412
400150
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
3.2.1. Engine oil
Engine oil has been specified as per its performance classifica-
tion and viscosity classification.
Performance classification under
API (AMETICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE)
CCMC (COMMITE OF COMMON MARKET AUTOMOBILE CON-
STRUCTORS)
ACEA (ASSOTIATION DES CONSTRUCTEUERS EUROPPÉENS DE
AUTOMOBILE)
Viscosity classification
To determine SAE (SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS) vis-
cosity class the ambient temperature and type of operations at
the place where the Machine will be used are decisive.
The use of admissible oil under API: CH-4/SJ; CI-4
CCMC DHD-1
ACEA: E-5
API CI-4 oil is recommended as especially appropriate.
All the year round: SAE 15W-40, refer to Fig.
Note
Exceeding low temperature limit leads to no engine damage; it
may only cause some starting difficulties.
It is convenient to use universal multi-range oils so to avoid any
necessity to exchange oil due to ambient temperature.
It is possible to use synthetic engine oils when oils’ performance
and viscosity classifications correspond to the recommended
mineral oils.
Exchange periods shall be observed at the same intervals like
when mineral oils are used.
To perform starting at the temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) easier
the engine manufacturer recommends SAE 10W-30 oil.
Exceeding upper temperature limit, with
regard to oil’s reduced capabilities, must
not last for some long period.
When using oil under API CG-4/SH the
exchange interval must be reduced to
half, i.e. 125 hours.
3.2. Media specification