Takeuchi TB23R - Page 107

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MAINTENANCE
Daily Inspection (Every 10 Hours)
Inspecting and Replenishing the
Engine Oil
WARNING
Stop the engine and allow the machine to
cool down before performing inspection
and maintenance.
Inspection
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Pull out the dipstick (1) and wipe off the
oil with a rag.
3. Fully reinsert the dipstick (1), then pull it
back out.
4. Check the oil on the dipstick (1).
The level should be between the upper
limit (H) and lower limit (L).
If it is below the lower limit (L), replenish.
Replenishing
1. Remove the oil supply cap (2).
2. Add oil up to the upper limit (H) of the
dipstick (1).
Problems could arise if the oil level is
either too low or too high.
3. Tighten the oil supply cap (2).
4. Start the engine, run it at low idle for
about 3 minutes, then stop it.
5. After about 10 minutes, inspect the oil
level.
Inspecting the Water Separator
WARNING
Stop the engine and allow the machine to
cool down before performing inspection
and maintenance.
1. Open the rear cover (R.H.).
2. Inspect the water separator (1).
If the red indicator ring (6) is sunk to the
bottom of the case (4), no water is mixed
in.
If the red indicator ring (6) is floating,
there is water up to the bottom of the
ring. Drain the water and clean.
Refer to page 116 “Cleaning the Water
Separator”.
D5G003
2
4
1
H
L
D5G004E
1
4
6
3
2
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