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1. Daily:
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
Before checking oil level: Let the engine remain stationary for at
least 1 minute.
- The correct level is between the marks on the dipstick. Top up when the
level is at the lower mark.
- Correct type, see ”Oil grade”, page 14.
Checking oil level during operation
On some engines, oil level can be checked during operation.
- Remove the oil filler cap to release the pressure in the crankcase.
- Check the level on the dipstick. Correct oil level: 10 mm below Min. or
Max. mark.
2. Every 400 hours:
OIL CHANGE
If the engine is used for particularly demanding operation,
especially in a dusty environment or if the deposits in the
centrifugal cleaner are thicker than 20 mm: Change the oil more
often.
- Unscrew the plug and drain the oil when the engine is warm.
- In certain engines, the oil is pumped out using a bilge pump.
- Clean the magnet on the plug.
- Refit the plug.
- Fill with oil.
- Check the level on the dipstick.
1 dm
3
= 1 litre
Maximum angle of inclination during operation
Maximum permitted angles during operation vary depending on the type of
oil sump, see drawing.
Note! Given angles may only be used intermittently.
30°
20°
35°
30°
15° (or 20°)
30°
WARNING
The oil may be hot.
Wear protective gloves
and eye protection
!
10 mm
10 mm
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