Engine Service 9980 Self-Propelled Peanut Combine
1. Check the engine oil level with the dipstick
(
top photo) daily.
2. Remove the dipstick and check the oil
level. The o
il level should be between
ADD and the top of the cross-hatch area
on t
he dipstick (see sketch). If the oil leve
l
is
below the
needed. (See Chapter 19,
Lubricants, for oil recommendations.).
3.
Remove the cap and add oil if needed
(bottom photo). Make sure the
replaced and securely tightened.
4. W
atch for oil leaks.
IMPORTANT! It is vital that engine oil is
maintained at the correct level to ensure a
long service life for your machine. Please
read the following:
•
Check oil level with the machine
p
arked on level ground to get an
accurate reading.
• Make sure the dipstick is screwed in or
pushed completely into the housing
before you remove it to check the oil
level.
• N
EVER operate the machine with t
he
oi
l level less than the ADD line on the
dipstick.
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