1 PERIODICAL INSPECTION 1 PERIODICAL INSPECTION
EF494T TM 06/2011 edition
1.5 REPLACING OIL
DANGER
Never add oil while the engine is warm or running.
A fire may occur.
CAUTION
Never add oil just after stopping the engine. You
may be burned.
Engine oil
Check
Draw out the dipstick on the right side of the engine
and wipe off oil with a cloth. Reinsert and remove it
again to see if the oil level is within the upper and
lower marks.
If insufficient, add the new oil as much as the normal
level through the supply port.
(A) Dipstick
(B) Oil supply port
NOTE:
Check the oil level before the engine starts or when
the engine is cool.
Never check oil level immediately after engine stop.
Oil is in various places and it may show insufficient
level.
Wait for more that 20 minutes after engine stop and
check oil level.
(A) Dipstick
(a) Upper limit
(b) Lower limit
(c) Specified level
zone
Replacing oil
Remove remaining oil through the drain plug on the
lower part of the engine. Add the new oil through the
oil supply port. Select a proper type of engine oil
and replace it periodically considering the
temperature and operating conditions.
(A) Drain plug
Replace: First 50 hrs, then every 100 hrs.
Capacity: 5.3 litters
Type: SAE#30-40, YES-EO, API grade CD or better
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