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6.1.2. Checking Oil Level / 6.1.2. Checking Oil Level /
Changing Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil
6.1.2.1 Checking Oil Level 6.1.2.2 Engine Oil Change
* Ensure engine is horizontal.
* Stop the engine if running, wait for 30
minutes
* Remove the oil dipstick.
* Wipe the dipstick with clean,
nonfibrous cloth.
* Insert the dipstick to the stop and
remove again.
* Check oil level, it should be between
Max.and Min. mark. If required top
up to Max. mark.
* Ensure that the engine or vehicle is on
a level surface.
* Start the engine if idle.
* Allow the engine warm up
- Lube oil temperature approx. 80
deg.C.
* Switch off the engine
* Place oil tray under the engine.
Unscrew drain plug.
* Drain oil.
* Fit oil drain plug, with the new gasket
and tighten firmly.
* Fill with lube oil.
- For grade / viscosity.Refer 4.1
- For quantity, Refer 4.1
* Check oil level.
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. Service & Maintenance 6.1 Lubrication System
Oil level should never be below
Min. mark.
Oil level should not exceed
Maximum mark.
+ 80
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C
+ 176
0
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OIL
OIL
MAX.
MIN.