Maintenance Instructions
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7.6 Checking oil-level
You require:
paper towels / cloth for the oil dipstick
The generator must be placed at level.
• with vehicular generators: Place the vehicle on a levelled surface.
• with PSC generators: Place the generator on a levelled surface.
• with marine generators: Measure the oil-level when the ship is not lop-sided.
Run the generator for about 10 minutes to ensure that the engine is warm. Wait for 3 minutes, so the oil can flow
back into the oil pan.
Caution: Burn hazard!
Generator and coolant can be hot during and after operating.
Wear personal protective equipment. (Gloves, protective goggles, protective
clothing and safety shoes)
• Assure generator against accidental start.
• Open the generator casing.
• Pull the oil dipstick out of the check rail.
• Clean oil dipstick.
• Put the oil dipstick back into the check rail and wait for 10 seconds.
• Pull the oil dipstick out of the check rail and read off the oil-level at the lower end of the stick.
Fig. 7.6-1: Oil dipstick - SampleOil dipstick
The oil-level is to be checked by means of the oil dipstick. The prescribed fill-
ing level must not cross the „Max“-mark.
We recommend an oil-level of 2/3.
Sample picture
2/3 Suggestion
Oil Max.
Oil Min.
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