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Checking and refilling the engine oil
Oil quality
All brand name oils that satisfy at least the following specification are suitable:
▪
ACEA – B3 / E4
or better
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API – CF / CH-4
or better
If engine oils of a low quality standard are used, the oil change interval must be reduced from 250 to 150 or
from 500 to 250 operating hours depending on the engine specification.
Oil viscosity
CAUTION
Engine damage from unsuitable engine oil.
Unsuitable engine oil considerably reduces engine service life.
Only use engine oil that fulfils the specifications stipulated above.
CAUTION
Danger of burns.
There is a danger of burns when working on a hot engine.
Wear safety gloves.
CAUTION
Danger of injury.
Prolonged contact with engine oil can lead to irritation of the skin.
Wear safety gloves.
If there is contact with the skin, thoroughly wash the affected
areas of the skin with soap and water.
Choose the recommended viscosity
based on the type of start (recoil,
crankhandle or electric) and on the
engine temperature at which the engine
will be operated.
