Cold starter indicator light (yellow

3.8 Engine lubrication system

Safety instructions regarding inspections and maintenance work on the engine

Fig. 21: Label: hot surface

Danger!

Danger of burns! Do not carry out maintenance work on a hot engine! ☞ Bear the warning label in mind ☞ Wear protective gloves and clothing during maintenance work

After switching off the engine, wait at least 10 minutes before checking the oil level! • Check the engine oil level every 10 service hours or once a day before starting work! • Do not check the oil level if the engine is running!

Checking the engine oil level

max min

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Fig. 22: Checking the oil level

Caution!

If the engine oil level is too low or if an oil change is overdue, this can cause engine damage or loss of output! ☞ Have an authorised workshop carry out the 1st oil change at 100 service hours, then every 500 service hours

☞ Check the engine oil as follows: •Park the machine on level ground •Stop the engine and switch off the ignition •Remove the ignition key •Apply the parking brake and open the engine cover •Pull out oil dipstick A and wipe it with a lint-free cloth •Push the oil dipstick back in as far as possible and pull it back out again •Read off the oil level •Fill up the oil when the oil reaches the MIN mark on oil dipstick A –see Filling up engine oil on page3-14