Industrial 1.6L General Information 0-15
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Initial Start Up Maintenance
The initial start-up checks must be made before putting the engine into service.
Please refer to Maintenance Schedule - 1.6L Engine on page 0-19 and perform the initial start-up operations in the
sequence shown in column 1.
Routine Maintenance
Routine maintenance provides the best solution for making sure that the engine is ready when you are. The following
are some routine service points:
• Keep the fuel tank filled. A full tank of fuel reduces the possibility of condensation forming in the fuel
tank and moisture entering the fuel system.
• Make frequent checks of the engine oil and coolant levels.
• Repair any oil or coolant leaks immediately.
• Check battery condition and cables frequently.
• Keep the engine air filter clean.
• Monitor engine coolant temperature.
• Monitor engine oil pressure.
• Check voltmeter and charging system.
Scheduled Preventive Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule - 1.6L Engine on page 0-19 to ensure that all of the maintenance items listed are
checked and replaced as recommended at the hours shown.
Engine Oil Level Check
The engine oil level should be checked daily. It is recommended that the oil be checked just before the engine is
started for the first time for that day. The oil level should be between the ‘Add’ and the ‘Full’ marks on the dipstick.
CAUTION: Do not operate the engine with the oil level below the bottom or ‘Add’ mark on the dipstick, or
above the top or ‘Full’ mark on the dipstick.
Adding Engine Oil
It is normal to add some oil in the period of time between oil changes. The amount will vary with the severity of
operation. When adding or replacing engine oil, be sure the oil meets or exceeds the recommended specification.
Engine Oil and Filter
The engine oil and filter must be changed every 200 hours or every 3 months whichever occurs first. Under normal
operating conditions, you do not need to change them more often if you use oil and filters of the recommended quality.
The oil and filter should be changed more often if the engine is operating in dusty or extremely dirty areas, or during
cold weather. No oil additives or break-in oil change is required.
Engine Oil Quality
To achieve proper engine performance and durability, it is important that you use only engine lubricating oils of the
correct quality in your engine. Proper quality oils also provide maximum efficiency for crankcase ventilation systems,
which reduces pollution.
Important: use only engine oils displaying the American Petroleum Institute (API) “Starburst” Certification Mark
‘FOR GASOLINE ENGINES’ on the container.
Gasoline engines that are converted for LPG or NG fuels MUST use oils labeled ‘FOR GASOLINE ENGINES’. Do
not use oils that are specifically formulated for Diesel Engines only. CC or CD classification oils, even when labeled
Heavy Duty or for Natural Gas Engines, ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
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