User Manual

SENR9977 45
TestingandAdjustingSection
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Overfilling of the crankcase
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Wrong dipstick or guide tube
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Sustained oper
ation at light loads
Excessive consumption of engine oil can also
result if engi
ne oil with the wrong viscosity is used.
Engineoilwithathinviscositycanbecausedbyfuel
leakage into the crankcase or by increased engine
temperature.
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Increased Engine Oil
Temperature
- Inspect
Look for a restriction in the oil passages of the oil
cooler (if equipped). The oil temperature may be
higher than
normal when the engine is operating. In
such a case, the oil cooler may have a restriction.
A restriction in the oil cooler will not cause low oil
pressure in
the engine.