Kohler 5-10EKD User Manual

TP-6772 2/14b46 Section 3 Scheduled Maintenance
3.3 Lubrication System
See the Scheduled Maintenance section for oil change
and oil filter replacement intervals. See Section 1 for the
oil drain, oil check, oil fill, and oil filter locations.
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3.3.1 Oil Specifications
Use oil that meets the American Petroleum Institute
(API) classification of CD or CF. Using an unsuitable oil
or neglecting an oil change may result in damage and a
shorter engine life. Figure 3-1 shows the recommended
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) viscosity
designation for given operating temperature ranges.
Note: Failure to observe the oil specifications may
cause inadequate lubrication/oil pressure and
cold-starting difficulties.
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SAE 20W*
SAE 30*
SAE 40*
SAE 10W--30**
SAE 10W--40**
SAE 10W--60**
SAE 15W--40 **
SAE 5W--30 ***
SAE 0W--30 ***
SAE 10W*
SAE 5W--40 ***
* Mineral base
** Semi--synthetic base
*** Synthet ic base
SAE-- Grade
SAE 15W--40 **
SAE 20W--60 **
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40
--
35
--
30
--
25
--
20
--
15
--
10
--
50
+
5
+
10
+
15
+
20
+
25
+
30
+
35
+
40
+
45
+
50
Figure 3-1 Engine Oil Selection
3.3.2 Oil Check
Check the oil level in the crankcase daily or before each
startup to ensure that the level is in the safe range. To
check the oil level, remove the dipstick and wipe the end
clean, reinsert as far as possible, and remove. Maintain
the oil level between the Min and Max marks on the
dipstick, as shown in Figure 3-2. See Section 1 for
dipstick location.
1
2
TP-5586-3
1. Min mark
2. Max mark
Figure 3-2 Oil Level Check Marks
Note: Do not operate the set if the oil level is below the
Min mark or above the Max mark.

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Brand	Kohler
Model	5-10EKD
Category	Marine Equipment
Language	English