Shindaiwa DGW400DMK, Owner'S And Operator'S Manual

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7. Pre-Operation Inspection
Warning: Injury/Electric Shock

Do not operate the equipment with any doors or covers open. There is a danger of
hair, body parts and other items being caught up in moving parts such as cooling
fans and belts.

Always be sure to stop the engine and remove the engine key before performing
any equipment check or maintenance.
Warning: Fire

Always be sure to wipe up any spilled fuel or oil.

Spilled fuel and oil accumulates in the spill containment. Do not operate the
equipment with liquid accumulated in the spill containment.

Absolutely never use the equipment if there is a fuel, oil or cooling water leak, and
be sure to always repair the leak before using.

Absolutely never inspect or perform maintenance to the equipment near fire or other
open flame.
Caution: Burn

The engine, muffler and similar parts are extremely hot during operation and
immediately after stopping the equipment. Never touch hot parts.
7-1. Engine Oil Inspection
Caution: Burn

Always be sure to stop the engine and allow it to cool before inspecting or changing
the engine oil. Opening the oil gauge or oil plug during operation will result in hot oil
spurting out.
Situate the equipment on a level surface and
completely insert the oil gauge to inspect the
oil level.
Inspect the oil level before starting operation
and, if it has decreased, fill with oil until it
reaches the maximum level.
<Note>

The oil level cannot be accurately checked
if the equipment is at an angle.

Operating the equipment when the oil has
been filled above the maximum level can
result in engine cylinder internal damage.

Engine Oil Selection
Use a diesel-type engine oil with a viscosity
that is appropriate for the outdoor air
temperature (refer to the table).
<Note>

Use oil with a quality of CD class or better
(API classification).
Temperature/Engine Oil Relationship
Temperature
+20

C or more +10

C - +20

C
–10

C - +40

C
Oil Viscosity SAE 30 SAE 20 SAE 10W/30
MIN MAX
Oil Gauge
OK Not
Enough Too
Much
Oil Plug
Oil Inlet
Oil Gauge