CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7
MHL380 D 7.39
7.9 Inspection and maintenance work
7.9.1 Engine oil
All inspection and maintenance work not de-
scribed here should be performed as de-
scribed in the separate diesel engine operat-
ing instructions included in the scope of sup-
ply.
7.9.1.1 Checking the engine oil level
Burns due to hot fluids and sur-
faces
• Oil is hot when the machine is at
operating temperature. Avoid
touching hot oil or parts carrying
oil.
In an emergency: Administer first
aid, seek treatment from a doctor
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The oil level of the diesel engine must be
checked when the machine is positioned
horizontally (with the engine turned off and
after a short wait so the oil can collect in
the oil pan).
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The oil must be between MIN and MAX on
the oil-level dip-stick (186/2).
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If necessary, top up with oil until the level
reaches the upper mark MAX.
7.9.1.2 Changing the engine oil
h Filling quantities, oil quality, and change
intervals: Chapter
66H3.15 67HFuels, lubricants
and coolants; Chapter 7.8.3 Maintenance
and inspection plan; Chapter 7.2 Regular
oil analyses
Burns due to hot fluids and sur-
faces
• Risk of scalding when hot oil is
drained! Wear suitable protective
clothing and safety goggles.
In an emergency: Administer first
aid, seek treatment from a doctor
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Perform the oil change only when the die-
sel engine is hot.
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Park the machine on level ground.
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Rotate the uppercarriage 90° to the under-
carriage.
Fig. 185 Drain valve in oil pan
Fig. 186 Sealing cover