BEFORE YOU OPERATE
8LV Series Operation Manual
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ENGINE OIL
Engine Oil Specifications
NOTICE
Using engine oil that does not meet or exceed the
following guidelines or specifications may cause
seizure of parts, abnormal wear and shorten
engine life.
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Service Categories
Use an engine oil that meets or exceeds the
following guidelines and classifications:
• API Service Categories: CD, CF, CF-4, CI, CI-4
• AECA: E3, E4, E5
• JASO: DH2, DL-1
• SAE Viscosity: 15W40. Engine oil 15W40 can be
used throughout the year
NOTICE
• Make sure that the engine oil, engine oil storage
containers, and engine oil filling equipment are
free of sediment or water.
• Change the engine oil after the first 50 hours of
operation and then at every 250 hours thereafter.
• Yanmar does not recommend the use of engine
oil “additives”.
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Handling Engine Oil
1. When handling and storing engine oil, be
careful not to allow dust and water to
contaminate the oil. Clean around the filler port
before filling.
2. Do not mix lubrication oils of different types or
brands. Mixing may cause the chemical
characteristics of the oil to change and
lubricating performance to decrease, reducing
the engine’s life.
3. Engine oil should be replaced at the specified
intervals, regardless if the engine has been
operated.
Engine Oil Viscosity
SAE15W40 is the recommended oil viscosity.
If you operate your equipment below -15 °C (5 °F)
or above 40 °C (104 °F), consult your authorized
Yanmar Marine dealer or distributor for special
lubricants or starting aids.
The 8LV series engine has an oil filler port for
rocker arm cover.
The engine has a dipstick on the right side.
An additional dipstick on the left side is available as
an option (
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Ambient Temperature
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40
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