OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RH120E Inspection and servicing ENGINE Engine - Safety instructions Start and operate combustion engines only on well-ventilated premises;
In closed rooms, exhaust gases must be evacuated to the outside;
Checking the engine oil level / Topping up The engine oil pressure and oil temperature are constantly monitored by the BCS when the machine is in operation. The actual pressure and temperature of the engine oil can be displayed on the screen (2, Fig. 3-11:). The BCS warns the operator if the engine oil pressure is too low and the oil temperature too high.
Do not work on the exhaust system an do not make any modifications to it; Exhaust gases from diesel engines and some of their constituents may cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Read and observe: "Inspection and Servicing – Safety Instructions" and the engine operating instructions. Risk of injury from hot or rotating parts of the engine. Shut off engines and allow to cool down. Secure the machine as described in the "Securing the machine" section. Protect the skin from potentially harmful contact with engine oil. Wear protective gloves and firm working clothing.
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Retensioning the alternator/fan belt Checking and adjusting the valve clearance These and other servicing works are described in the engine manufacturer's operating instructions.
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Park the machine on a horizontal surface and secure against inadvertent movements. Shut off engines. Draw out oil dipstick (1, Fig. 3-12:). Wipe oil off the dipstick with a clean, lintfree cleaning rag and re-insert.
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