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4-2. Engine Prestart Checks
Ref. 151 983 / Ref. 801 331-G
Full
Full
Diesel
Check all fluids daily. Engine must
be cold and on a level surface. Unit
is shipped with 10W30 engine oil.
Oil may be added at either oil fill.
This unit has a low oil pressure
shutdown switch. However,
some conditions may cause
engine damage before the en-
gine shuts down. Check oil lev-
el often and do not use the oil
pressure shutdown system to
monitor oil level.
Follow run-in procedure in engine
manual. If unburned fuel and oil col-
lect in exhaust pipe during run-in,
see Section 10.
Fuel
Do not use gasoline. Gaso-
line will damage engine.
Add fresh diesel fuel before starting
engine the first time (see mainte-
nance label for specifications). Fill
fuel tank to bottom of filler neck to
allow room for expansion.
Do not run out of fuel or air enters
fuel system and causes starting
problems. See engine manual to
bleed air from fuel system.
Oil
After fueling, check oil with unit on
level surface. If oil is not up to full
mark on dipstick, add oil (see main-
tenance label).
To improve cold weather
starting:
Keep battery in good condition.
Store battery in warm area off
concrete surface.
Use fuel formulated for cold
weather (diesel fuel can gel in
cold weather). Contact local
fuel supplier for fuel informa-
tion.
Use correct grade oil for cold
weather.
Fuel Gauge
On Tank
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