Ransomes CT325 - Engine Oil and Filter Service

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Barrels of lubricant should be kept under cover,
preferably in a clean, dry place, and should be
clearly marked to indicate the lubricant which they
contain.
When a barrel is kept in an exposed location, it
should be tilted to allow any moisture to run away
from the filler cap. Always use a clean container
when transferring oil from a barrel to the tractor and
make sure that any cap or plug, which has been
removed, is installed as soon as possible.
FUEL AND LUBRICANT SERVICE
PROCEDURES
ENGINE
Checking Oil Level: Check the engine oil level
daily or every 10 hours.
1 .With the tractor standing level, and after the
engine has been stopped for a period of time, check
the oil level with the dipstick, Figure 40.
Figure 40 - Engine Oil Level Dipstick and Filter
2.lf the oil level is low, remove the filler cap, Figure
41 and add oil to the engine through the filler hole to
bring the oil level between the marks on the dipstick.
Be careful not to overfill.
3. Install the oil filler cap.
Figure 41 - Engine Oil Filler Cap
Changing Oil and Filter: Change the engine oil
every 100 hours and the engine oil filter every 200
hours.
Figure 42 - Engine Oil Drain Plug
NOTE: Oil intervals should be adjusted according to
sulphur-content of diesel fuel. The use of fuel with a
sulphur content over 1.3% is not recommended.
Sulphur Content, % Oil Change Interval
BelowO.5 Normal
0.5 - 1.0 1/2 Normal
Over 1.0 1/4 Normal