Dixon SPEEDZTR 44 - Manual (Page 51)

DIXON -51
LUBRICATION
Oil Level
Check the oil level in the engine when the machine is
standing level and the engine is stopped.
Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean, and then replace it.
The dipstick should be screwed into place.
Take the dipstick out again and read the oil level.
The oil level should lie between the markings on the
dipstick. If the level is approaching the “ADD” mark, fill
the oil to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick.
Never fill to above the “FULL” mark.
The oil is filled through the hole for the dipstick.
API class SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher must be used.
Syntetic oil SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 is recommended at
all temperatures. Mineral oil SAE 5W-30, 10W-30 can
be used between
-18 °C/0 °F and +5 °C/40 °F. At temperature above +5
°C/40 °F single grade SAE 30 must be used.
The engine holds 0.88 qt (1.0 liters) of oil excluding
the filter, including filter 2 qt
(1.9 liters).
8011-500
Remove the dipstick
8009-159
The dipstick markings
Oil Filter
Drain the engine oil in accordance with the work 1.
description under the heading Engine Oil/Change
Engine Oil.
Remove the oil filter. If necessary, use a filter
2.
remover.
Wipe new, clean engine oil onto the seal for the
3.
new filter.
Mount the filter by hand with + 3/4 turn.
4.
Run the engine warm, then check that there are no 5.
leaks around the oil filter seal.
Check the oil level in the engine, fill if necessary.
6.
The oil filter holds 0.1 qt (0.1 liters) of oil.
8011-734
Changing the oil filter