24. SERVICE PROCEDURE 6. Clean the filter holder, fill the new filter cartridge with clean engine oil, coat the packing face and thread with engine oil (or coat thinly with grease), then install the filter cartridge. 7. When installing the filter cartridge, tighten until the packing face is in contact with the filter holder, then tighten a further 3/4 – 1 turn. 8. Add engine oil through oil filler F to fill to the specified level. 9. Run the engine for a short time at idling, then check the oil level. For details, see “24.3 CHECK BEFORE STARTING”. For details of the oil to use, see “20. USE OF FUEL, COOLANT, AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE”.
Even if the machine has not been operated for 250 hours, the oil and filter cartridge must be replaced when the machine has been operated for 6 months. In the same way, even if the machine has not been operated for 6 months, the oil and filter cartridge must be replaced when the machine has been operated for 250 hours. Use API category CD class oil. If CC class oil must be used, change the oil and replace the oil filter at half the useal interval (125 hours). 3-50