Great Dane GSRKA1934S - Manual (Page 22)

SERVICE ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE- 20
Service Engine
Avoid Fumes
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes
contain carbon monoxide and can cause seri-
ous illness or death.
Move the machine to an outside area before
running the engine.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area with-
out adequate ventilation.
• Connect a pipe extension to the engine ex-
haust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out
of the area.
• Allow fresh outside air into the work area to
clear the exhaust fumes out.
Engine Oil
Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature
range during the period between oil changes.
Use oil that meets the following specification:
• See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided
with your machine for the correct specifications.
Checking Engine Oil Level
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Failure to check the oil
level regularly could lead to serious engine problems
if oil level is low:
Check oil level before operating.
Keep oil level between the FULL and the ADD
marks.
Check oil level when engine is stopped, level,
and is cooled so oil has had time to drain into the
sump.
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NOTE: Check oil twice a day if you run engine over 4
hours in a day.
Make sure engine is cool when checking engine oil level.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the
SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine to cool.
3. Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling
into crankcase.
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Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with a clean cloth.
NOTE: Allow dipstick cap to rest on threads of filler
tube when checking oil level. Do not tighten dipstick
cap when checking oil level.
Install dipstick and allow the cap to rest on the threads
of the tube. Do not tighten the cap.
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! To prevent extensive
engine wear or damage, always maintain the proper
engine oil level. Never operate the engine with the oil
level below the add mark or over the full mark.
Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick. Oil
must be between the ADD and FULL marks.
NOTE: Refer to engine manufacturers operating
manual for correct type and grade of oil.
If oil is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than
the FULL mark on dipstick.
If oil level is above the FULL mark, drain to proper
level.
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Install and tighten dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces
can burn skin. The engine, components, and
fluids will be hot if the engine has been run-
ning. Be cautious and wear protective clothing
when servicing or working near a hot engine
and components.
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