Section 3 - Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Engine Oil and Filter
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Engine Oil and Filter
Checking the Oil Level
1
Park the machine on firm, level ground and stop the
engine. If the vehicle has a manually operated load
bay, remove the starter key.
2
Raise the load bay. If your vehicle has an electric
tipper, ensure that the starter key is removed.
3
Before checking the oil level, wait at least 5 minutes
to allow the oil to drain down into the sump. Make
sure that the dipstick
is fully in before removing it.
Check that the oil level is within the marked area on
the dipstick.
4
If oil is needed, add only the recommended oil at filler
,
. Make
sure that the dipstick and filler cap are refitted.
Fig 7.
Changing the Oil and Filter
Note: The drain the oil when the engine is warm as
contaminants held in suspension will then be drained with
the oil.
Note: To gain access to the filter you will first need to make
the machine safe and raise the load bay.
, steps 1 and 2.
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WARNING
Make the machine safe before getting beneath it. Park
the machine on level ground and lower the
attachments. Stop the engine and remove the starter
key. Make sure the park brake is engaged. Disconnect
the battery to prevent the engine being started. Block
all four wheels before getting under the machine.
3-3-1-1
1
Drain the oil.
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CAUTION
Oil will gush from the hole when the drain plug is
removed. Hot oil and engine components can burn
you. Keep to one side when you remove the plug.
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a
Place a container that can hold at least 5 litres
beneath the engine to catch the oil.
b
Remove drain plug
and its sealing washer.
Make sure the sealing washer and its mating
surfaces are not damaged. Let the oil drain out,
then clean and refit the drain plug and its sealing
washer. Tighten to 35 Nm (26 lbf ft).
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Summary of Contents for Groundhog 6x4
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