Lubrication and maintenance operations

10 hours at the beginning of work (daily)

3.6.1 Fuel level check

The fuel tank (1) has a capacity of 5 litres. Full tank provides approx. six hours of operation at the maximum travel speed. Regularly check the fuel tank level and add the fuel if necessary.

Refuelling procedure:

• Open the engine bonnet.

• Unlock the lever (3) of the fuel tank cap (2) on the fuel tank (1) and check the fuel level.

• Replenish the fuel tank from the filling vessel to the maximum level.

Note

The temperature differences between day and night can cause condensation of water in the fuel tank. Always fill the fuel tank completely.

Completely fill the fuel tank after it was completely emptied to allow the fuel system to automatically bleed.

Always add clean diesel fuel and use clean filling containers to prevent damage to the engine.

Do not smoke and do not use a naked flame while working. Danger of fire!

Avoid inhaling vapours and avoid skin contact with diesel fuel.

Use personal protective equipment.

Caution! There is a risk of burns from the hot parts of the machine.

Do not fill the fuel when the engine is running. The machine must be parked on a flat and solid surface with the engine and battery disconnecter off.

Refill the same fuel grade; see Chapter 3.2.2. Check the fuel tank and the fuel circuit for leaks. In case of detecting water condensation in the fuel tank, drain the condensate according to Chapter 3.6.14.

Stop the fuel soaking into the ground.

3.6.2 Engine oil check

Ensure that the machine is standing on a level and firm surface. If the engine was running, wait for about 5 minutes until the oil runs down to the engine sump.

Oil check procedure:

• Pull out the oil dipstick gauge (1), wipe it.

• Put is back up to the stop, pull out again and read height of the level.

• If required, fill up the oil through the filler neck after taking pout the oil dipstick gauge (1).

Note

• The lower “MIN” mark shows the lowest possible oil level, the upper “MAX” mark the highest possible oil level.

• After refilling, wait approximately for 5 minutes before oil flows to the sump and check the level again.

• The total volume of oil in the engine is 1.8 l (0.5 US gal).

Do not use the engine if oil level in the engine is not correct.

The oil level should be maintained between the marks stamped on the oil-gauge rod.

Use the same type of oil for refilling as given in Chapter 3.2.1.

Check the engine for leakage, repair possible causes. Check the engine for damaged and/or missing parts and for changes in appearance.

Stop the oil soaking into the ground.