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PC130/150LGP-6K ENG
12.OPERATION
12.1.2 CHECK BEFORE STARTING
Always carry out the items in this section before starting the engine
each day.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL, ADD WATER
Do not open the radiator cap unless necessary. When checking
the coolant, always check the radiator reserve tank when the en-
gine is cold.
1. Open the battery room door on the left side of the machine and check
that the cooling water level is between the FULL and LOW marks on
radiator reserve tank (shown in the diagram on the right). If the
water level is low, add water through the water filler of reserve tank
to the FULL level.
2. After adding water, tighten the cap securely.
3. If the reserve tank becomes empty, first inspect for water leaks and
then fill the radiator and the reserve tank with water.
CHECK OIL LEVEL IN ENGINE OIL PAN, ADD OIL
1. Open the engine hood
2. Remove dipstick and wipe the oil off with a cloth
3. Insert dipstick fully in the oil filler pipe, then take it out again.
4. The oil level should be between the H and L marks on dipstick .
If the oil level is below L mark, add engine oil through oil filler .
NOTICE
For details of the oil to use, see "20. USE OF FUEL, COOLANT
AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE".
WARNING