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MAINTENANCE
DAILY INSPECTION (EVERY 10 HOURS)
INSPECTING AND REPLENISHING THE
ENGINE OIL
• Stop the engine and allow the machine
to cool down before performing
maintenance.
• Before performing maintenance on top
of the work bench, clean the footing and
observe the following precautions to
prevent falling.
· Do not spill oil or grease.
· Do not leave tools scattered around.
· Watch your step when walking.
• Never jump down from the machine or
the work bench. When getting on or off
the machine or work bench, use the
steps, handrails or work bench to
support your body. Your weight should
be evenly distributed among the three
contact points (one hand and two feet
or two hands and one foot).
• Do not stand on the dozer blade and
perform maintenance work. Doing so is
dangerous because of the unsteady
foothold. Use the work bench.
Inspection
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Take out the dipstick (1) and wipe the oil
off with a rag.
The dipstick (1) is attached to the oil filler
cap.
3. Fully reinsert the dipstick (1), and then pull
it back out.
Do not screw the cap portion of the
dipstick (1) into the oil filler port, but leave
it on the lip of the port and pull out the
dipstick (1).
4. Check the oil on the dipstick (1).
The level should be between the upper
limit (H) and the lower limit (L).
If it is below the lower limit (L), replenish.
Replenishing
1. Remove the oil filler cap (2).
Oil can be replenished through the oil fill
hole of the dipstick (1).
2. Add oil up to between the upper limit (H)
and the lower limit (L) of the dipstick (1).
Problems could arise if the oil level is either
too low or too high.
3. Tighten the oil filler cap (2).
4. Start the engine, run it at low idle for about
5 minutes, then stop it.
5. After about 10 to 20 minutes, inspect the
oil level.