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Maintenance PD2A / PD3A
5.5 Changing the Engine Oil
When Change the engine oil after the first 20 hours of operation and then after every 100
hours of operation or 6 months, whichever comes first.
Requirements ■ Warm engine
■ Plastic sheet to protect against drips or spills
■ Container of sufficient volume to collect waste oil
■ Replacement oil (see Technical Data for quantity and type)
■ New gasket
Procedure Perform the procedure below to replace the engine oil.
1. Position the machine on a flat, level surface.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Place the plastic sheet and container under the engine.
4. Remove the drain plug (a) and allow the oil to drain.
5. Re-install the drain plug with a new gasket.
6. Remove the dipstick (b) and wipe it clean.
7. Fill the engine crankcase with fresh oil through the filler opening (c). Check the
oil level by inserting the dipstick into the filler opening. Do not thread the dipstick
into the engine to check the oil level. Fill the crankcase so that the oil level
reaches the upper mark on the dipstick.
Note: u = crankcase upper limit; l = crankcase lower limit
8. Re-install the dipstick.
Note: In the interests of environmental protection, dispose of waste oil and soiled
rags in accordance with environmental protection legislation.
WARNING
Most used oil contains small amounts of materials that can cause cancer and other
health problems if inhaled, ingested, or left in contact with skin for prolonged
periods of time.
► Take steps to avoid inhaling or ingesting used engine oil.
► Wash skin thoroughly after exposure to used engine oil.