LUBRICATION
SYSTEM
Engine Oil
For engine lubrication,
use
lubricating
oil
designated for
diesel
service.
These
oils
are
classified according
to
the
API
specifications into service
grades
CF
and
CG-4.
The
use
of
CF
or
higher
(CG-4)
grades,
made
by well-known manufactures
is
recommended.
The
oil
selected
should
be
used
thereafter.
Engine Oil Viscosity
(SAE
Number)
Use
an
oD
having a viscosity
best
suited
to
the atmospheric
temperature.
Use
of
an
all-season
oil
SAE
1
OW-
30
with minimum viscosity
change
under different temperatures
is
suggested.
Atmospheric Temperature
68"
F (20'
C)
or
higher
41'
F (5'
C)
-
68"
F (20'
C)
41'
F(5'
C)
- or lower
Viscosity
SAE
30 or 10W-30
SAE
20 or 10W-30
SAE
10W-30
NOTE:
Do
not
use
an
engine
lubricating
on
with
an
SAE
number
greater than
30
in
the
engine.
Oil Pressure
The
oD
pressure during operation
of
the engine is indicated by the
on
pressure
gauge
on
the Admiral
Panel.
During normal operation, the
on
pressure will
range
between
30
and
55
psi.
At idle
speed,
the
oil
pressure
witl
range
between
15
and
30
psi.
At
the
time of cranking,
the
oil
pressure
will rise proportionately with
speed.
NOTE:
A
newly
started,
cold engine
can
have
an
oil
pressure
reading upwards of
55
psi.
A
warmed engine can
have
an
oil
pressure
reading
as
low
as
15
psi.
These
readings
may also
vary depending upon the
speed
at which the
engine
is
running.
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Generators
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