Maintenance work on the carrier
7.3 Engine
16.08.2018
Maintenance manual 3 302 577 en 7 - 11
GMK7450
7.3 Engine
• In addition, carry out further maintenance work specified in the Engine
manufacturer’s documentation
supplied.
7.3.1 Check the oil level
Prerequisites – The truck crane must be level.
Check the oil level
• After switching on the ignition, wait until the pre-heating lamp (1) goes out.
• Start the engine.
• Switch off the engine immediately, if
– the lamp (2) lights up,
– and the warning b
uzzer sounds.
If the lamp (2) goes on then an
engine fault is present and you must have
the error read. For example, the oil pressure could be too low.
• Allow the engine to run at idling speed for 2–3 minutes.
• Switch the engine off.
• Check the oil level after a few minutes.
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Risk of damage to the engine if the oil pressure is too low!
If the lamp (2) goes on, swi
tch off the engine immediately.
Running the engine when the oil pressure is too low can damage it.