MacDon M155 - Engine Oil

MAINTENANCE AND S ERVICING
Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil Level
Check engine o
il level daily (evey 10 hours) and w atch for any signs of leakage.
DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of machine, always stop engine and remove key
from ignition before leaving operator's seat for any reason.
NOTE:
During the break-in period, a higher than usual oil consumption should be considered normal.
1. Open the hood to the lowest position. Refer to 5.2.1 Opening Hood (Lower Position), page 306.
2. Operate the engine at low idle and check for leaks at the filter and drain plug.
3. Stop the engine and remove the key. Wait about five minutes.
4. Remove the dipstick (A ) b y turnin g it counterclockwise
to unlock.
5. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it into the engine.
6. Remov e the dipstick again a nd check the oil level.
Figure 5.53: Engine Oil Level
7. Oil level should be between LOW and HIGH. If level is
below LOW mark, 2 US quarts (1.9 lite rs) will ra ise t he
level from LOW to HIGH.
NOTE:
If you need to add oil, refer to Adding Engine Oil, page
337.
8. Replace dipstick and turn it clockwise to lock.
9. Close the hood, refer to 5.2.2 Clo sing Hood (Lower
Position), page 307.
Figure 5.54: Engine Oil Level
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