Perkins 35943 - How to Renew the Lubricating Oil

Chapter 4 35943
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How to renew the lubricating oil
Warning! Discard the used lubricating oil in a safe place and in accordance with local regulations.
Note: Renew the lter canister when the lubricating oil is renewed.
1. Connect a suitable hose to the outlet of the sump drain pump (A1).
2. Put the free end of the hose into a suitable container with a capacity of approximately 10 litres (17.5
pints).
3. Use the drain pump to empty the sump. If possible, the lubricating oil should be drained while it is still hot.
4. When the sump is empty, remove the container of used lubricating oil.
5. Clean the area around the ller cap on top of the rocker cover and remove the cap.
Caution: Do not ll the sump past the notch (B2) on the dipstick (B1) as this can have an adverse affect on
on the performance of the engine. Excess lubricating oil must be drained from the sump.
6. Add slowly, approximately 9 litres (16 pints) of new and clean lubricating oil of an approved specication
to the engine, see page 32. Allow the oil enough time to pass to the sump, remove the dipstick (B1) and
ensure that the lubricating oil is to the full mark (B2). The oil level must not be above the full mark. If it is,
the engine could be damaged.
7. Fit the ller cap and ensure that the dipstick is tted correctly in the dipstick tube.
8. Start the engine and check for lubricating oil leakage. Stop the engine. After 15 minutes check the oil
level on the dipstick and, if necessary, put more lubricating oil into the sump.