6 - Maintenance
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Engine
Lubricating oil level
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Low lubricating oil level and overfilling lead to engine damage. The lubricating oil level may only be checked with
the engine in a horizontal position and switched off. If the engine is warm, switch off the engine and check the
lubricating oil level after 5 minutes. If the engine is cold you can check it immediately.
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Be careful of hot lubricating oil. Danger of scalding! Do not pull out the dipstick while the engine is running. Danger
of injury!
Servicing
• Pull out the lubricating oil dipstick and wipe off with a lint-free,
clean cloth.
• Insert the lubricating oil dipstick as far as it will go.
• Extract the lubricating oil dipstick and read off the oil level.
• The oil level must always be between the MIN and MAX marks! Top
up to the MAX mark if necessary.
Use the recommend lubricating oil. See “Suitable Lubricants” page 141.
Engine radiators
Cleaning the radiators
• Raise the hood to access the radiators..
• Clean the radiators preferably with compressed air
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NOTE! Take care not to damage the radiators fins during cleaning operations.
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ATTENTION! When the machine is operating in areas with a lot of dust or pollen, the cleaning intervals can be
shortened.
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WARNING! Oil and fuel residue increase the risk of clogging. This is why it is advisable to carefully check the sealing,
particularly when the machine is working in a dusty environment.
Coolant
Servicing the coolant level
• Check preferably the coolant level when the engine is cold
• Remove the cap to add coolant.
• Fill up the expansion tank to 3/4 of capacity