Kubota U35-4, Operator'S Manual

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59 MAINTENANCE
B
Checking Engine Oil Level
To avoid personal injury or death:
A
Stop the engine and remove the key before
checking the oil level.
A Use engine oil with the correct viscosity. (according to
the outside temperature)
A
After stopping the engine and remove the key, wait 5
minutes, then check oil level. (Excavator must be on
level ground.)
Insert the engine oil dipstick fully into the prepared
opening, remove again and check the oil level; if
necessary fill with oil. The machine must be on level
ground when checking the oil level.
B
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
To avoid personal injury or death:
A
Stop the engine and remove the key before
checking the oil level.
A
Before filling oil, wipe away all sand and dust from
around the oil port. Make sure to use an identical type
of hydraulic fluid.
A
The excavator has been filled with hydraulic fluid
before delivery. See "RECOMMENDED OILS"
section.
(Do not mix different oils.)
1. Park the excavator on a firm, flat and level surface.
Lower the attachments and dozer blade to the ground
and stop the engine.
2. Check the oil level as to whether it lies on the center of
the gauge at normal temperature (10 to 30 ).
3. Enough oil is present when oil is at center mark.
4. Should the oil level be too low, loosen the oil filling plug
gradually to release pressure in the tank, then fill up
with oil at oil fill port.
(1) Engine oil dipstick
(2) Oil filling port (A) Required oil level range
(1) Gauge
(1) Gauge
(2) Oil filling plug