9 Maintenance
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9.2.8 Checking exciter oil level
1. Place the machine upright on a flat surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Let machine cool off.
4. Remove any dirt around the filler hole.
5. Open filler hole.
6. Check: Oil level must reach the start of the thread of the filler hole.
7. If necessary, fill exciter oil through the filler hole.
Item Designation
1 Filler hole
2 Start of thread
WARNING
Hot exciter oil can spill, causing scalding injuries.
f Do not open the screw plug on the exiter while the exciter oil is hot.
f Let machine cool off.