Maintenance and Service
Diesel engine
7.1.2 Changing engine oil in the diesel engine
The engine oil filter must be exchanged for each oil change. Only change oil in
a diesel engine warm from operation. Before performing the oil change, park the
machine on even ground and secure it against rolling away.
The first oil change on a-diesel engine and c-diesel engine is required after
500 operating hours. Further oil changes are required after, in each case,
500 operating hours or at least annually.
The first oil change on d-diesel engine is required after 1,000 operating hours. Fur-
ther oil changes are required after, in each case, 1,000 operating hours or at least
every 2 years.
ADVICE
Changed maintenance intervals in case of reduced fuel quality.
See Page 503
CAUTION
Hot oil!
The oil in diesel engine may become very hot. Hazard of burning.
– When changing engine oil, do not touch any hot components of the diesel engine.
– When changing oil, always wear gloves and suitable personal protective equip-
ment (See Page 37).
(1) Maintenance hatch on the infeed
conveyor duct
(2) Oil dipstick
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