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LUBRICATION - GENERAL
1. Use only clean, high quality lubricants stored in
clean containers in a protected area.
Use only low ash lubrication oil.
2. After first 100 hour break in, acceptable lube oils
must meet API specification:
a. For units with DPF (“F” Series models) use FA-4
or CK-4 (low ash for diesel particulate filters)
b. For units without DPF (“W” Series models) use
CH-4 or higher)
3. Use the proper weight oil for your average
operation temperature.
Figure 7: Lube Oils
4. Never put additives or flushing oil in crankcase.
SP-1. CHECKING OIL LEVEL
1. While the engine is stopped, check the oil level in
the crankcase with the dipstick daily. The oil level
must be between the high and low marks on the
stick. Fill with the recommended oil, and fill only
to the high mark on the dipstick. Follow the
lubrication recommendations in Figure 7.
SP-2. OIL CHANGES
1. The set is delivered with special break-in oil.
Change the engine oil and oil filter after 50 hours
of operation. Use diesel-rated break in oil (John
Deere pre-packaged or equivalent) during the first
100 hours. Consult your dealer for more informa-
tion.
2. Change the oil and filter again at 100 hours using
the oil recommended in the above paragraph. After
this, change oil and filter every 250 hours.
3. During intermittent cold weather operation, change
oil every 100 hours or six weeks, whichever comes
first.
4. Change oil at any seasonal change in temperature
when a new viscosity of oil is required.
5. Change oil when engine is warm but not hot.
6. Dispose of waste oil in an approved manner.
7. Never use a flushing oil.
8. Remove oil tube plug and spin valve to drain oil.
Replace plug and close the valve.
9. Refill engine with recommended oil.
10. Engine capacity with new oil filter is:
2.64 gallons (10 liters)
Servicing
Updated 11-10-20
Air
Multi-
Temperature
Viscosity
Above 32° F
SAE 15-40W
(0° C)
-10° to 32° F
SAE 10-30W
(-23° to 0° C)