Shindaiwa DG1000MI, Owner'S And Operator'S Manual

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OIL FILLER
OIL GAUGE
OK
NOT
ENOUGH
TOO
MUCH
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× ×
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LOWER LIMIT
UPPER LIMIT
OIL GAUGE
8.1 Checking Engine Oil
Please refer to the user’s manual for Engine separately
When checking for engine oil, be sure to keep the equipment
leveled, and insert the oil gauge all the way.
Prior to starting the equipment, make sure to fill the engine oil to
the MAX line through the oil filler.
<Caution>
Check engine oil volume IN 10-20 MINUTES LATER,
always after stopping engine or replenishing fuel.
If the equipment is not leveled, you cannot obtain
accurate oil level.
Do not overfill the engine oil. The excessive amount of
engine oil may damage the engine.
8.1.1 Selecting proper engine oil
Use the API class CD grade or higher.
8.1.2 Use the engine oil for Diesel engine with proper viscosity,
based on the temperature (refer to the chart below).
Viscosity and temperature
-30 -15 0 15 25 30
SAE10W SAE30
SAE40 SAE20/20W
SAE10W-30
SAE15W-40/20W-40
Tem
p
(C)
8.1.3 Engine Oil Capacity
(Unit:L)
Lubrication Oil (including the oil in filter)
22 (2)
Value in ( ) shows the oil in filter