Usage:
Gas Engine Lube Oil
Checking Oil Pressure Gauge Reading
After starting and during operation, frequently observe the oil pressure gauge. If the gauge indicator registers below "NORMAL", or if the indicator fluctuates, check the oil level and take corrective measures.
Checking Oil Level
Check the oil level with the engine idling. Oil level must be between the ADD and FULL marks on the oil level gauge. Add oil as required. See Lubrication and Maintenance Chart for proper oil.
CHECKING CRANKCASE OIL LEVEL
Draining Crankcase Lube Oil
With engine stopped and oil warm:
- 1. Wipe dirt from each oil filter housing.
- 2. Remove the oil filter housing drain plug(s).
REMOVING OIL FILTER DRAIN PLUG
- 3. Remove the oil cooler drain plug.
OIL COOLER DRAIN PLUG
- 4. Remove the crankcase oil plug.
REMOVING CRANKCASE DRAIN PLUG
Cleaning Breather(s)
- 1. Remove the breather cover and breather element.
REMOVING COVER AND ELEMENT
- 2. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the fumes disposal tube.
LOOSENING HOSE CLAMP
- 3. Remove the breather assembly.
REMOVING BREATHER ASSEMBLY
- 4. Wash the breather and elements in clean diesel fuel or kerosene.
- 5. Install the breather, breather element and cover.
Installing New Oil Filter Elements
- 1. Drain the oil filter housing.
- 2. Remove both covers.
REMOVING FILTER COVER
- 3. Remove both filter elements.
REMOVING FILTER ELEMENT
- 4. Wipe both filter housing.
WIPING FILTER HOUSING
- 5. Install new filter elements and covers.
- 6. Install drain plugs which were removed.
- 7. Fill the crankcase to the FULL mark on the oil level gauge.