7 Care and Maintenance
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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.
• Move in the oil dipstick (46/3) until the stop.
The notches on the dipstick indicate the
minimum and maximum oil levels.
• Top up engine oil if necessary. Open the filler
neck (46/2) and add oil using a clean
container. Close the filler neck again.
Engine oil change
Collect the waste oil, do not allow it to
seep into the ground.
Dispose of in compliance with
regulations!
Oil change
• Run the engine until it reaches operating tem-
perature, engine oil temperature approx. 80°C.
• Park the machine on a level surface.
• Switch off the engine.
• Place suitable drip pans below the opening.
• Screw the oil drain hose onto the oil-change
valve (46/1).
Danger of scalding when hot oil is
drained!
• Remove the oil drain hose and screw the
protective cap onto the valve (46/1).
• Replace the engine oil filter (see 7.9.2).
• Fill up with engine oil via the filler neck (46/2)
to the "MAX" mark on the dipstick (46/3).
• Start the engine and run at low idle speed for
approx. 2 min.
• Switch off the engine.
• Check the oil level, top up if necessary.
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Fig. 46 Engine oil