S250 Bobcat Loader
PM-19 Operation & Maintenance Manual
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Checking Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level every day before starting the
engine for the work shift.
Figure PM-30
Open the rear door and remove the dipstick (Item 1)
[Figure PM-30].
Keep the oil level between the marks on the dipstick
Figure PM-31
Use good quality motor oil that meets API Service
Classification of CD or better (See Oil Chart,
[Figure PM-31]).
Replacing The Oil And Filter
For the service interval for replacing the engine oil and
filter (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page PM-5).
Run the engine until it is at operating temperature. Stop
the engine.
Open the rear door and remove the drain hose from its
storage position (Item 4) [Figure PM-30].
Figure PM-32
Remove the drain plug (Item 1) [Figure PM-32] and drain
the oil into a container and recycle or dispose of used oil
in an environmentally safe manner.
Reinstall the drain plug.
Remove the oil filter (Item 2) [Figure PM-30] and clean
the filter housing surface.
Use genuine Bobcat filter only.
Put oil on the new filter gasket, install the filter and hand
tighten.
Remove the fill cap (Item 3) [Figure PM-30].
Put oil in the engine (See loader specifications (S250) on
Page SPEC-3), for the correct quantity.
Start the engine and let it run for several minutes. Stop
the engine and check for leaks at the filter.
Remove the dipstick (Item 1) [Figure PM-30] and check
the oil level.
Add oil as needed if it is not at the top mark on the
dipstick.
Install the dipstick and close the rear door.
WARNING
Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames,
sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.
Failure to use care around combustibles can cause
explosion or fire which can result in injury or death.
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