7 Maintenance and Care
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7.9 Inspection and maintenance work
7.9.1 Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level
• The oil level must be checked daily before
start-up with the machine standing on level
ground.
• The notches on the oil dipstick (35/1) indicate
the min. and max. oil levels.
• Top up engine oil if necessary. Unscrew the
closure cap (35/2) and pour in oil using a clean
container.
Changing the engine oil
Collect the waste oil, do not allow it to
seep into the ground.
Dispose of according to regulations!
• Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature, engine oil temperature approx.
80°C.
• Park the machine on level ground.
• Stop the engine.
• Remove the cover from the bottom rear-end.
• Place suitable drip pans under the opening
• Screw the oil drain hose onto the oil-change
valve (35/3).
Danger of scalding when hot oil is
drained!
• Remove the oil drain hose and screw the
protective cap onto the valve.
• Close the service opening with the cover.
• To change the engine oil filter (35/4), see
section 7.9.2.
• Top up engine oil to the "MAX” mark on the oil
dipstick (35/1) using the filling hole (35/2).
• Start the engine and run at low idle speed for
approx. 2 min.
• Stop the engine.
• Check oil level and refill oil (emptied cooler has
filled with oil).
• Start the engine and run at low idle speed for
approx. 2 min.
• Stop the engine.
• Check the oil level and top up oil if required.
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Fig. 35 Engine oil