Iseki SBC550X, Operation Manual

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VIII. MAINTENANCE
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e. If the level is lower than the lower limit, replenish
through the engine oil filler to the upper limit with the
same kind of oil as that in the engine.
CAUTION: Stop the engine and wait 5 minutes
at least before checking the oil level. Engine
oil is so hot just after operation as to cause
burns and it takes some time as well for all
the oil to return to the oil pan.
IMPORTANT: • Never replenish with a different kind of oil.
The addition of different kind of oil will de-
teriorate the quality of the original oil.
• The oil level should not exceed the up-
per limit Excessive oil will cause engine
trouble.
• Use oil of the quality recommended by
ISEKI or 10W-30 CC grade of API clas-
sification or higher quality.
• Use oil of proper viscosity in accordance
with the atmospheric temperature.
3. TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL
a. You can make access to the transmission oil level
gauge (dipstick) on the transmission case by removing
the centre cover on step.
(1) Transmission case (3) Oil level gauge (Dipstick)
(2) Transmission oil filler
b. Pull out the dipstick.
c. Wipe the tip with dry cloth.
d. Insert the dipstick into the gauge insert completely.
(1) Dipstick (3) Lower limit
(2) Upper limit (4) Unload lever
e. Remove it again. Make sure that the oil level is be-
tween the upper and lower limits.
f. When the oil level is lower than the lower limit, replen-
ish with fresh hydrostatic transmission oil up to the
level between the upper and lower limits.
IMPORTANT: The transmission oil is common with oil
for the hydrostatic transmission (HST)
and the hydraulic lift cylinder, so pay suf-
ficient attention not to allow dust, water,
and other foreign matter to be trapped in
the oil.
4. COOLANT LEVEL
WARNING: Never remove the radiator cap
during or just after operation. The water in
the radiator is very hot and highly pressur-
ized, so it may cause burns. Allow the engine
to cool down sufficiently before inspecting
coolant level.
a. Open the engine hood.
(1) Hood
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