Ransomes 51 Marquis, Maintenance And Parts Manual

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RANSOMES SMALL PEDESTRIAN RANGE
SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL
11 LUBRICATION
For recommended lubricants see page 9. Should
the number of working hours that the machine is in
use during the indicated period exceed the number
quoted in brackets, then use the recommended
‘working hour’ guide as the lubrication schedule.
11.1 Engine Daily: (Every 8 working hours).
Clean the sump filler cap and surrounding area.
Check the level of the engine oil and if necessary
top up with fresh oil to the top of the filler hole
threads. Wipe away excess oil and replace the
filler cap. To obtain the correct level the machine
must be on level ground.
11.2 Engine: (After first 20 hours).
Remove the drain plug (B Fig. 11.2) and drain
sump.
Clean and replace the plug.
Clean sump filler cap and surrounding area.
Refill the sump through the filler hole until the oil is
level with the top of the filler hole threads.
Wipe away excess oil and replace the filler cap.
To obtain the correct level the machine must be on
level ground.
11.3 Engine Weekly: (Every 50 Working
hours).
Drain and refill the sump as above.
Fig. 11.2
LUBRICATION