OM864W 10/18
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Servicing
LUBRICATION - GENERAL
1. Use only clean, high quality lubricants stored in
clean containers in a protected area.
2. These lubricants are acceptable:
a. API Service CC/CD/CE single viscosity oils.
b. API Service CC/CD/CF multi-viscosity oils.
3. Use the proper weight oil for your average operation
temperature.
Figure 5:
Lube Oils
4. Never put additives or flushing oil in crankcase.
Air
Single
Multi-
Temperature
Viscosity
Viscosity
Above 32° F
SAE 30W
SAE 15-40W
(0° C)
-10° to 32° F
SAE 10W
SAE 10-30W
(-23° to 0° C)
SP-1. CHECKING OIL LEVEL
1. While the engine is stopped, check the oil level in
the crankcase with the dipstick daily. The oil level
must be between the high and low marks on the
stick. Fill with the recommended oil, and fill only to
the high mark on the dipstick. Follow the lubrication
recommendations in
Figure 5
.
SP-2. OIL CHANGES
1. The set is delivered with special break-in oil.
Change the engine oil and oil filter after 50 hours
of operation. Use Service CC 30 weight oil during
the first 100 hours.
2. Change the oil and filter again at 100 hours using the
oil recommended in the above diagram. After this,
change oil and filter every 200 hours.
3. During intermittent cold weather operation, change oil
every 100 hours or six weeks, whichever comes first.
4. Change oil at any seasonal change in temperature
when a new viscosity of oil is required.
5. Change oil when engine is warm but not hot.
6. Dispose of waste oil in an approved manner.
7. Never use a flushing oil.
8. Remove cap. Drain oil. Replace cap and tube.
9. Refill engine with recommended oil.
10. Engine capacity with new oil filter is:
Model 864W & W3 .......................7.8 qts. (7.4 liters)
