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 (56/2) indicate
the min. and max. oil levels
• Top up engine oil if necessary. Unscrew the
closure cap (56/1) and pour in oil using a clean
container
Engine oil change
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 a level surface.
• Turn uppercarriage by 90° crossways to the
undercarriage.
• Stop the engine.
• Place suitable drip pans under the opening.
• Screw the oil drain hose onto the oil-change
valve (56/3).
Danger of scalding when hot engine oil
is drained!
• Remove the oil drain hose and screw the
protective cap onto the valve (56/3).
• Change the engine oil filter (see 7.9.2)
• Top engine oil up to the “MAX” mark on the
dipstick
• Start the engine and run at idle speed for
approx. 2 min.
• Stop the engine.
• Check the oil level and top up if necessary
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Fig. 56 Engine oil