April 2019
– Issue 4
Page
22
of
48
Section 4 - Startup and Driving
4A - Routine checks before and after driving
:
The vehicle should be parked on level ground before carrying out the pre-driving checks.
Figure 21
4A.1 - Check the engine oil level
(figure 21)
:
Pull out the oil dip-stick, dry the dip-stick by using of a piece of clean cloth.
Insert it all the way in again, and then remove the dip-stick. The operating
oil level should be located between the oil marks.
NB: If you want to check the oil level just after running engine, please wait
at least 5 minutes to make sure all the oil returns to the sump.
4A.2 - Check the coolant level
(figure 22):
The engine should be cold before checking. Check to see the coolant is
between the marks on the sight glass on the header tank. Add coolant only
when necessary. TAKE CARE:
If the temperature of the coolant is relatively high, do not open the lid of
the expansion tank as the hot coolant will spill and scald.
The pressure valve on the expansion radiator should be opened when
adding any coolant; this is to exclude the air in the coolant pipe.
ALWAYS be sure to use the correct coolant for the engine, as
specified by the engine manufacturer.
Coolant level
4A.3 - Check the fuel level
:
The fuel level can be seen from the fuel gauge on the instrument panel. Add clean diesel as required. If the vehicle operates
in a humid area, it is advisable to keep the fuel level as high as possible at all times to reduce the amount of condensation in
the tank and in turn reduce the risk of tank corrosion.
Ensure you drain water deposits regularly
from the water sediment filter
in the engine bay. Ensure the filler cap and surrounding area is clean before removing the cap.
Note: ENSURE you fill with the recommended diesel.
4A.4 - Discharge
the water from the oil-water separator of the engine
(
Figure 23
)
Figure 23
Discharge water from
bottom of separator
4A.5 - Check
electrical appliances
:
Check whether various instruments operate normally, especially the front headlights, the indicator lamps, the braking
lamps, the reversing lamp and the emergency hazard lamp.
Check for damage to any lights, light bulbs and switches.
Owner’s Manual
Coolant filling cap
(Sight glass)
Figure 22