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6.1 Lubrication System Service and Maintenance
Be careful when draining hot oil -
danger of scalds! Do not let used oil
run into the soil but catch it in a
container ready for proper disposal.
6.1.2 Checking Oil Level /
Changing Engine Oil
6.1.2.1Checking Oil Level 6.1.2.2 Changing Engine Oil
z Run the engine warm.
z Ensure that the engine or vehicle is on a
level surface.
– Lube oil temperature approx. 80°C.
z Switch off the engine.
z Place an oil tray beneath the engine.
z Unscrew drain plug.
z Drain oil.
z Fit oil drain plug with new gasket and
tighten firmly (for torque, see 9.2).
z Fill with lube oil
– For grade/viscosity, see 4.1.
– For quantity, see 9.1.
z Check oil level, see 6.1.2.1
z Ensure that the engine or vehicle is on a
level surface.
z – Warm engine
z Switch off engine, wait 5 minutes and
check the oil level
z –Cold engine
Check the oil level
z Remove the dipstick
z Wipe off with a non-fibrous, clean cloth.
z Insert up to the stop and pull out again.
z Check oil level, if required top up to the
“MAX” level
– If the oil level is just above the “MIN” mark,
it should be topped up.
The oil level must not drop below the “MIN”
mark.
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