Dewalt DXGN4500 Instruction Manual - Page 16

Oil Selection, Engine Maintenance Schedule, Daily Inspection

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OIL SELECTION Proper oil selection as well as proper oil level is critical to achieve maximum engine life. Use high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified for service class SJ that should be designated on the container. SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all temperature use. Use the table below to select the proper oil for the temperature in your area. Viscosity Single -30C/-22F 10W 20W 20 30 40 -20C/-4F -10C/14F 0C/32F 10C/50F 20C/68F 30C/86F 40C/104F Multi 20W-40, 20W-50 15W-40, 15W-50 10W-40 10W-30 ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ITEM Oil Check Change Air Cleaner Check Clean Sediment Cup Clean Spark Plug Check-Clean Spark Arrester Clean Valve Clearance Check-Adjust Fuel Tank and Strainer Clean Fuel Line Check Each Use X X First Month 3 Months Or 6 Months Or Every Year Or 20 Hrs 50 Hrs 100 Hrs Or 300 Hrs X X X (1) X X X Replace as necessary. X (2) X (2) Notes: (1) Service more frequently in dusty areas. (2) Should be serviced by authorized dealer unless owner has proper tools and is mechanicaly proficient. See engine Shop Manual for instructions. DAILY INSPECTION 1. Recoil Starter Cord 2. Engine Oil Level 3. Check for Engine Oil or Fuel Leaks 4. Inspect Spark Plug Cables 5. Inspect Cooling System for Cleanliness 6. Listen for Abnormal Noise 7. Look for Abnormal Vibration English 16 0068660

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OIL SELECTION
Proper oil selection as well as proper oil level is critical to achieve maximum engine life. Use high detergent, premium quality
motor oil certified for service class SJ that should be designated on the container. SAE 10W-30 is recommended for
general, all temperature use. Use the table below to select the proper oil for the temperature in your area.
Viscosity
-30C/-22F
-20C/-4F
-10C/14F
0C/32F
10C/50F
20C/68F
30C/86F
40C/104F
ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Notes:
(1) Service more frequently in dusty areas.
(2) Should be serviced by authorized dealer unless owner has proper tools and is mechanicaly proficient.
See
engine Shop Manual for instructions.
DAILY INSPECTION
1. Recoil Starter Cord
2. Engine Oil Level
3. Check for Engine Oil or Fuel Leaks
4. Inspect Spark Plug Cables
5. Inspect Cooling System for Cleanliness
6. Listen for Abnormal Noise
7. Look for Abnormal Vibration
Single
10W
20W
20
30
40
Multi
20W-40, 20W-50
15W-40, 15W-50
10W-40
10W-30
ITEM
Each Use
First Month
Or 20 Hrs
3 Months Or
50 Hrs
6 Months Or
100 Hrs
Every Year
Or 300 Hrs
Oil
Check
X
Change
X
X
Air Cleaner
Check
X
Clean
X (1)
Sediment Cup
Clean
X
Spark Plug
Check-Clean
X
Spark Arrester
Clean
X
Valve Clearance
Check-Adjust
X (2)
Fuel Tank and Strainer
Clean
X (2)
Fuel Line
Check
Replace as necessary.
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