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11.4
Maintenance procedures
11.4.1
Engine maintenance
11.4.1.1
Checking level and refilling engine oil
11.4.1.1.1
Checking level
If the oil level in the engine drops below a certain level, the electronics in the machine will go
into safe-mode and the engine will switch off. By then, the machine will have been working
with a lack of lubrication for some time. In order to avoid this scenario, regular checks on the
oil level are vital.
• Place the machine on flat ground so that the
engine plate is horizontal.
• Turn the engine off and take the key out of the
ignition.
• Leave the engine to cool down for about 15
minutes.
• Turn the left protection cover upwards.
• Take a clean cloth or a piece of kitchen roll in your hand.
• A dipstick is provided on top of the engine for measuring oil levels.
• Remove the dipstick and clean with the cloth or piece of kitchen paper.
• Put the dipstick into the opening in the sump once again and then remove.
• The oil must reach the indicated level.
• If this is not the case, refill the oil (note: do not exceed the maximum level).
11.4.1.1.2 Refilling engine oil
• Turn the engine off and take the key out of the ignition.
• A larger filler opening is provided for refilling oil in the
valve cover on top of the engine. You can loosen the
cap by hand.
• Since the location of the filler opening is in a somewhat
awkward position, we recommend the use of a tube or
special funnel to avoid oil spills.
• Always clean the funnel before passing any oil through
it.
Dipstick
Oil filler cap
