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WARNING : Electric Shock / Injuries
 Before performing any equipment check or maintenance, stop the engine,
and turn the Power Switch to the OFF position.
CAUTION : Fire / Burns
 When checking engine, always stop the engine, and keep away from fire.
Wait until the engine cools down, before performing any checks.
CAUTION : Fire
 Always wipe any drip of fuel or oil. Do not use this equipment
when a leak is found. Repair the equipment before use.
8-1. Checking Engine Oil
When checking for engine oil, be sure to keep the
equipment leveled, and insert (not screw in forcibly)
the oil gauge all the way in.
Prior to starting the equipment, make sure to fill the
engine oil to the UPPER LIMIT line through the oil filler.
< Note >

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.
(1) Selecting proper engine oil
Use the API class CD grade or higher.
(2) Use the engine oil for Diesel engine with proper viscosity, based on the temperature
(refer to the chart below).
8 Initialization and Pre-check
Oil Gauge
Oil Filler