
8.8 Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit
8.8.1 Engine oil level – Check
Preconditions
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Vehicle/device standing level.
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Engine is at operating temperature.
DANGER
Components are moving or rotating.
Risk of crushing, danger of parts of the body being caught or pulled in!
• Operate the engine at low load only. Keep clear of the danger zone of the engine.
WARNING
Engine oil is hot.
Engine oil can contain combustion residues which are harmful to health.
Risk of burns and poisoning!
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves and goggles/safety mask.
• Avoid contact with skin.
• Do not inhale oil vapor.
WARNING
High level of engine noise when the engine is running.
Risk of damage to hearing!
• Wear ear protectors.
Checking oil level with engine
shut down (standard oil pan)
1.
Stop engine and disable engine start.
2.
After switching off an engine at operating
temperature, wait approx. 5 minutes until the
oil has flowed back to the oil pan.
3.
Remove oil dipstick (1) from guide tube and
wipe it.
4.
Insert oil dipstick (1) into guide tube up to the
stop, pull out after approx. 10 seconds and
check oil level.
132 | Lube Oil System, Lube Oil Circuit | MS150100/06E 2017-08
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