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Maintenance: Lubrication system
Checking oil level
The oil level must be within the marked range on the
dipstick and should be checked daily.
Filling oil
Top up the oil through the filler opening in the ventila-
tion cover. Make sure the correct level is attained but
wait a few minutes to allow the oil to run into the oil
sump.
WARNING! Lubrication oil on hot surfaces or
electrical components may cause fire. Do not
smoke while filling oil or when handling oil contai-
ners.
WARNING! Hot oil and hot surfaces can cause
burns.
IMPORTANT! Do not fill above the maximum oil
level. Use only oil of the recommended grade
(refer to chapter Technical Data).
Changing oil
Always observe the recommended oil change interval.
Use the oil drain pump to drain the oil from the sump.
IMPORTANT! Only use recommended grades of
oil (refer to chapter Technical Data).
1. Warm the engine up (this makes it easier to pump
the oil from the sump). Then stop the engine.
2. Connect a hose to the outlet pipe of the oil drain
pump. Pump the oil out.
3. Change the oil filters at every second oil change
(refer to section oil filter change).
4. Fill up with oil to the correct level.
5. Start the engine and allow it to idle. Check the oil
pressure and that there is no leakage by the filt-
ers.
6. Stop the engine. Wait a few minutes before you
check the oil level. Top up if necessary.
NOTE! Process the old oil and discarded filters in ac-
cordance with local regulations.
Lubrication system