Kohler Command PRO CH270, Service Manual

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6.3
Section 6
Lubrication System
6
Oil Disposal
Protect and respect the environment. Dispose of oil
at your local recycling center or municipal collection
center in accordance with local ordinances.
Change Oil
For a new engine, change oil a ft er the fi rst 5 hours of
operation. Therea ft er, change oil every 100 hours of
operation.
For an overhauled engine, use Kohler 10W-30 service
class, SJ or higher oil for the fi rst 5 hours of operation.
Change the oil a ft er this initial run-in period. Re fi ll
with service class SJ or higher oil as speci fi ed in the
Viscosity Grades table (see Figure 6-1).
Change the oil while the engine is still warm. The oil
will
fl ow more freely and carry away more impurities.
Make sure the engine is level when fi lling, checking,
or changing the oil.
Change the oil as follows:
1. To keep dirt, debris, etc., out of the engine, clean
the area around the oil fi ll plug/dipstick before
removing it. See Figure 6-7.
5. Reinstall the dipstick/oil fi ll plug and tighten
securely. See Figure 6-8.
NOTE: Over tightening the dipstick/oil fi ll plug will
distort the gasket and may cause oil weeping.
Oil Fill
Plug
Engine Oil Engine Oil
Dipstick
Oil Drain
Plug
Oil Drain
Plug
Figure 6-7. Dipstick Oil Level Check.
2. Remove the oil drain plug and the dipstick/oil fi ll
plug. Allow ample time for complete drainage.
3. Reinstall the drain plug and torque to:
CH270
18 N·m (159 in. lb.) .
CH395, CH440 23 N·m (204 in. lb.) .
4. Fill the crankcase, with new oil of the proper
type, up to the point of over fl owing the fi ller
neck. Refer to Oil Type. Always check the level
before adding more oil.
Figure 6-8. Dipstick Reinstallation.
Oil Sentry™
Some engines are equipped with an optional Oil
Sentry™ switch. This switch is designed to prevent
the engine from starting in a low oil or no oil
condition. The Oil Sentry™ may not shut down
a running engine before damage occurs. In some
applications this switch may activate a warning signal.
Read your equipment manuals for more information.
Correct Incorrect
Gasket
(fl at)
Dipstick/
Oil Fill Plug
Gasket
(distorted)
Dipstick/
Oil Fill Plug