Maintenance Instructions
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changed after 150 hours. For this, the oil SAE30 for temperatures over 20°C and SAE20 for temperatures between
5°C and 20°C is to be used. At temperatures under 5 °C oil of the viscosity SAE10W or 10W-30 is prescri bed.
For filling quantity, see „Technical Data“ at page 107.
6.5.1 Checking oil-level
You require:
paper towels / cloth for the oildipstick
The generator must be placed at level.
- with vehicular generators: Place the vehicle on a leveled surface.
- with PSC generators: Place the generator on a leveled surface.
- with marine generators: Measure the oil-level when the ship is not lop-sided.
Run the generator for about 10 minutes to ensure that the engine is warm.
Wait for 3 minutes, so the oil can flow back into the oil pan.
Caution: Burn hazard!Generator and coolant can be hot during and after opera-
ting.
Wear personal protective equipment. (Gloves, protective
goggles, protective clothing and safety shoes)
- Assure generator against accidental start.
- Open the generator casing.
- Pull the oildipstick out of the check rail.
- Clean oildipstick.
- Put the oildipstick back into the check rail and wait for 10 seconds.
- Pull the oildipstick out of the check rail and read off the oil-level at the lower end of the stick.
Fig. 6.5-1: Oildipstick - Sample
Oildipstick
The oil-level is to be checked by means of the oildipstick. The
prescribed filling level must not cross the „Max“-mark.
We recommend an oil-level of 2/3.
Sample picture
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