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rEPLACEMEnT OF EngInE OILAnd FILTEr
REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
The engine oil and filters should be changed at regular intervals. See the Planned Maintenance chart for frequency of oil and filter changes. Start engine and run until warm. Shut off engine. Place an oil collection container under the oil pan, directly beneath the oil drain plug. (Ensure that the container will hold approx. 24 litres / 6 ½ gallons) Unscrew the oil drain plug, take out the oil level dipstick and remove the fill cap to ease the down flow of the engine oil. Once the oil has been drained, replace the drain plug.
Tigercat
Whenever you replace the engine oil, it is also necessary to replace the oil filter. Remove the plug at the bottom of the filter housing. Unscrew the filter cartridge housing a few turns using a 1-7/8 inch wrench and allow any remaining oil to drain from the housing. Remove the filter housing and replace the filter element, making sure that it is properly seated in the housing.
Tabs on the top of the element should align with notches in the housing. dO nOT PrE-FILL THE nEW FILTEr. Install the new filter housing by turning it manually until the o-ring is in contact with the filter head.
Further tighten to a torque of approx. 48 lbf-ft (65 Nm). Install the drain plug in the bottom of the filter housing. Fill the engine with clean oil. (See the Oil Viscosity Chart in the back on this manual.) Check the level on the dipstick periodically while filling, do not fill past the “MAX” fill line.
MIN MAX
Start the engine and let run for 2 to 3 minutes, then shut off engine. Check the oil level on the dipstick. (Once the oil has filled the new filter, it may be necessary to top up to reach the “MAX” line on the dipstick.) Use only the recommended oil for your climate. See Oil
Viscosity Chart in this manual. When topping up, do not mix oils having different viscosities. Failure to follow these rules may void your warranty.
LUBRICATION CIRCUIT WARNING
A message will be displayed, warning light will flash and alarm will sound when engine oil pressure falls below 10 psi (0.7 bar). Stop the engine when this alarm is activated. Check engine oil levels. Refer to STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE for more information.
See the Oil viscosity grade in relation to ambient
temperature chart in the back of this manual.
See FLUID CAPACITIES in this manual for oil specifications.
WARNING
Used motor oil is a pollutant and can be harmful. In case of contact with the skin, wash with soap and water. Protect properly skin and eyes: operate according to safety rules. Dispose of the used oil properly. See DISPOSAL OF WASTE in this manual.
AIR INTAKE AND EXHAUST GAS CIRCUITS
AIR FILTER
Inspect the cleanliness of the air intake circuit on a regular basis. See the machine operator’s manual for maintenance procedures and filter replacement intervals.
TURBOCHARGER
The turbocharger should be inspected regularly for signs of damage. Failure of the turbocharger during engine operation, could result in serious engine and after treatment damage.
ELECTRICAL STARTER SySTEM
Periodically check, particularly during the winter, to ensure that the batteries are clean and in full working order. If battery replacement is necessary, be sure that the replacement battery has the same capacity and specifications as the one being replaced.
RUNNING IN
Thanks to modern engine construction technology, no particular break in procedure is required. However, it is recommended that, for the first 50 hours, you do not use the engine at high power for long periods.
