MacDon M150 SP - Manual (Page 157)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING - M200 ENGINE
Form 169017 / 169087 / 169095
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Revision C
7.9 CAT ENGINE (M200)
CAUTION
• Never operate engine in a closed building.
Proper ventilation is required to avoid
exhaust gas hazards.
• Keep the engine clean. Straw and chaff on
a hot engine are a fire hazard.
• Never use gasoline, naphtha or any other
volatile material for cleaning purposes.
These materials are toxic and/or
flammable.
7.9.1 GENERAL ENGINE INSPECTION
Have the overhead valve lash checked and
adjusted after the first 500 hours, and then every
1000 hours by your Windrower Dealer.
A general engine inspection, including the fuel
injection pump and nozzle inspection, is
recommended every 2000 hours. See your
MacDon Dealer.
7.9.2 OIL LEVEL
Check engine oil level frequently, and watch for
any signs of leakage.
NOTE
During the break-in period, a higher than
usual oil consumption should be considered
normal.
Check the oil level as follows:
a. Stop the engine, and remove the key. Wait about
5 minutes.
b. Open engine compartment hood to lowest
position.
c. Remove dipstick by turning it counter clockwise to
unlock, and remove. (shown in previous column).
d. Wipe clean, reinsert in engine and remove.
e. Oil level should be between LOW and HIGH
marks.
f. Replace dipstick.
g. Add oil as follows if level is below the LOW mark:
One U.S. qt. (1 litre) will raise the level from LOW
to HIGH.
CAUTION
Do not fill above the HIGH mark.
1. Turn cap counter clockwise, and remove filler
cap.
2. Carefully pour the oil. Use SAE 15W40
Compliant With SAE Specs for API Class CH-
4 and CI-4 Engine Oil. A funnel is
recommended to avoid spillage.
3. Replace oil filler cap, and turn clockwise until
snug.
h. Close engine compartment hood.