AUSA D 900 AP - Changing the Oil and the Oil Filter

D 900 AP / D 1000 AP / D 1000 APG
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Periodic
maintenance
operations
 Changing the oil and the oil filter (fig.1, 2)
Changing the oil and the oil filter should be carried out at the intervals indicated in the
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CHART in this Manual.
WARNING!!
The first engine oil change should be carried out at the 50 hour service. Initial maintenance
is very important and must not be neglected.
f. Oil drainage hose (fig. 1)
- Oil changes should be carried out when the oil is warm.
- Secure the dumper on a level surface.
- Remove the dipstick.
- Clean the oil drainage hose area.
- Place a container underneath the oil drainage hose.
- Loosen the cap at the end of the oil drainage hose.
- Allow the oil to drain for a while.
- Unscrew the oil filter cartridge located on the left side and remove it from its
support.
g. Oil filter cartridge (fig. 2)
Clean the base and cover the joint of the new filter element with clean oil.
Screw in the filter element once again and tighten by hand; do not use mechanical tools.
WARNING!!
- Clean any oil spill on the engine.
- Clean the oil drainage hose area.
- Refill the engine as per the recommended oil level.
- See the LIQUIDS AND LUBRICANTS section of the Manual for capacities.
- Start the engine and leave running idle for a few minutes.
- Ensure that there are no leaks in any of the oil filter areas and on the oil drainage
cap.
- Stop the engine.
- Wait a few moments to allow the oil to flow towards the engine crankcase and
then check the oil level.
- Refill if necessary.
- Dispose of the oil in appropriately authorised centres.
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