PAGE 24 — DIS185SSI4F AIR COMPRESSOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/19/16)
INSPECTION/SETUP
CHECKING ENGINE OIL
1. To check the engine oil level, place the air compressor
on secure level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Remove the engine oil dipstick from its holder (Figure 9)
and wipe clean.
Figure 9. Dipstick Removal
3. Re-insert oil dipstick then remove oil dipstick from
its holder. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick
(Figure 10).
Figure 10. Engine Oil Dipstick
4. Verify that the engine oil level is maintained between
the
H
and
L
markings on the dipstick as referenced in
Figure 10A.
5. If the engine oil level is low (Figure 10C), remove the
oil filler cap (Figure 11) and fill to a safe operating level
(max) as indicated by the dipstick (Figure 10A).
6. Fill with recommended type oil as listed in Table 2 and
Table 5. Maximum oil capacity is 2.7 gallons (10.4 liters).
H
L
H
L
H
L
A
B
C
NOTICE
When adding engine oil,
DO NOT
overfill (Figure 10B).
Figure 11. Engine Oil Filler Port
NOTICE
When checking the engine oil, be sure to check if the oil
is
clean
. If the oil is not clean, drain the oil by removing
the oil drain plug, and refill with the correct amount of
oil as specified in Table 2. Oil should be warm before
draining.
NOTICE
The viscosity of the engine oil is an important factor in
determining engine wear. When an oil of inappropriate
viscosity is used, rapid engine wear or failure may
occur. Use oil of an appropriate viscosity suitable for
the outside air temperature as referenced in Table 5.
Table 5. Oil Type
Temperature
Oil Type
-22°~ +86° F
(-30°~ +30° C)
SAE10W-30
-22°~ +86° F or greater
(-30°~ +30° C or greater)
SAE10W-40
5°~ +86° F or greater
(-15°~ +30° C or greater)
SAE15W-40
