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Section 7: Lubrication and Fluids
4400EX Heavy Duty Off Road Utility Vehicle 720-051M
Table of Contents
2.
Allow enough time for engine oil to settle before
checking oil level with dipstick.
3.
Clean around the dipstick before removing it to keep
dirt and debris out of the engine.
4.
Remove dipstick and wipe clean.
5.
Fully insert dipstick and remove. Oil level on the
dipstick should be up to the “F” mark but not over.
6.
If oil level on dipstick is low, remove filler cap located
on the top left valve cover and fill with recommended
oil. Repeat steps 2, 3, 4 and 5 until oil level on dipstick
indicates full. Do not overfill or plug fouling and
power loss will occur.
7.
Replace filler cap and dipstick
figure 7-1
figure 7-2
Dip Stick
Filler Cap
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Engine Oil
Engine lubrication is essential and must be maintained to
ensure long engine life. It is extremely important to use
proper type and weight of oil in the crankcase. It is also
extremely important to check oil daily and change it
regularly as outlined in the maintenance schedule.
See Engine Operator’s Manual for a detailed description
of engine oil maintenance. Also the Engine Operator’s
Manual provides additional information necessary to keep
the engine in top operating condition. Follow all
maintenance procedures provided in the Engine
Operator’s Manual.
Engine Oil Maintenance Schedule
•
Check oil level daily before starting engine.
•
Make first oil change after the first month of operation or
at 20 hours of operation (whichever comes first).
•
Make all subsequent oil changes every 6 months or
every 100 hours of operation (whichever comes first)
Engine Oil Type and Capacity
See also "Section 10: Specifications and Capacities" on
page 40
•
Type of Lubrication based on temperature range
expected before next oil change:
0
o
F and up - SAE 10W-30
32
o
F and down - Synthetic SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30
•
Service Class: SG, SH, SJ or higher
•
Engine Oil Capacity:
2 US qts. / 1.9 liters with filter replacement
or Fill to upper limit mark on dipstick.
Engine Oil Level Check
Refer to figure 7-1 and figure 7-2
Check engine oil with the dipstick daily as follows:
1.
Prepare vehicle for maintenance as outlined in steps
1-6 on page 22.
NOTE: Running engine low on oil can cause engine
damage and void engine warranty.
NOTE: Overfilling of oil level can cause loss of power,
engine damage and void engine warranty.
Daily
50
Multi-purpose
spray lube
Multi-purpose
grease lube
Multi-purpose
oil lube
Intervals at which
lubrication is required
Section 7: Lubrication and Fluids
