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Changing the engine oil, Engine oil levels, Lubrication – Dixon Kohler Ram Ultra 27 User Manual

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lUBRICATION

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Engine Oil Levels
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.

Synthetic 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

The dipstick markings

8009-159

Changing the Engine Oil
The engine oil should be changed for the first time

after 5-8 hours of operation. Thereafter, it should be

changed every 50 hours. The oil drain valve is located

at the rear of the unit, to the right of the oil filter.

Place the machine on a flat surface.

Place a container under the engine where

the oil drain valve exits.
Remove the valve cap.

Allow the oil to run out into the container.

Reinstall the oil drain valve cap.

Replace the oil filter if necessary.

Fill with new engine oil in accordance with

Checking the Oil level.
Start the engine. Run it for 3-5 minutes. Stop

and recheck the oil level.

WARNING!
Engine oil can be very hot

if it is drained directly after

stopping the engine. Allow

the engine to cool to a safe

temperature first.

Oil drain valve