Use and Care Manual

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Operation
4.8 Low Oil Shut-Off Switch—WM100
Overview The low oil shutoff switch is designed to prevent engine damage caused by an
insufficient amount of oil. When the engine is started, an illuminated indicator (a)
notifies the operator of the status of the engine oil level.
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Condition Engine oil level status Required action
■ Indicator flashes
quickly once upon
engine startup
Engine oil level is
acceptable
None
■ Indicator flashes
slowly
■ Engine starts, but
stops after 10–15 sec-
onds
Engine oil level is low Add engine oil. See
Technical Data for
quantity and type.
■ Indicator illuminates
and remains lit
■ Engine starts and
continues to run
Engine oil level is
acceptable, but low oil
shutoff switch is not
functioning properly
Check connections on
low oil shutoff switch.
Replace the switch if
indicator remains lit.
■ Indicator does not
flash upon engine
startup
■ Engine starts and
continues to run
Low oil shutoff switch is
not functioning properly
Check connections on
low oil shutoff switch.
Replace the switch if
indicator still does not
illuminate.