DIXON-53
LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Used engine oil is a health hazard and must
not be disposed of on the ground or in nature;
it should always be disposed of at a workshop
or appropriate disposal location.
Avoid skin contact; wash with soap and water
in case of spills.
Engine Oil
Engine Oil Filter
Drain the engine oil in accordance with the work •
description under the heading Engine Oil/Change
Engine Oil.
Remove the oil lter. If necessary, use a lter •
remover.
Wipe new, clean engine oil onto the seal for the •
new lter.
Mount the lter by hand with +¾ turn.•
Run the engine warm, then check that there are •
no leaks around the oil lter seal.
Check the oil level in the engine, ll if necessary. •
The oil lter holds 0.1 qt (0.1 liters) of oil.
8011-734
Changing the oil lter
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 before draining.
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, ll
the oil to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick.
Never ll to above the “FULL” mark.
The oil is lled 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 +75 °C/40 °F. At
temperature above +5 °C/40 °F single grade SAE 30
must be used.
See the Technical Data section for oil amounts.
8011-500
Remove the dipstick