OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RH170

Inspection and servicing

Engine oil reservoir (optional), replacing the oil filters

Risk of scalding from hot engine oil. Read and observe: "Inspection and servicing – Safety instructions".

The filter housing may also be hot. Wear protective gloves and firm working clothing. Collect escaping oil and discard with-out polluting the environment.

Replacing the oil filter

Carry out servicing of the oil filters (2, Fig. 3-27:) together with the engine oil reservoir.

Replacement:

 Shut off the engines.

 Unscrew the filters.

 Install new filter together with slightly oiled sealing ring and tighten by hand.

Thereafter:

 Allow engines to run at idling for a short while and check filters for tightness and leaks before shutting off the engines.

 Check oil level after abt. 10 minutes and top up, if required.