Takeuchi TL8, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
INSPECTING AND REPLENISHING THE
ENGINE OIL
Stop the engine and allow the machine to
cool down before performing
maintenance.
Inspection
<TL8>
DAILY INSPECTION (EVERY 10 HOURS)
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Push down the lever to tilt up the air
cleaner. (TL10/TL12)
Refer to “Replacing the air cleaner
element” on page 5-40.
<TL10/TL12>
Replenishing
1. Remove the oil filler cap (2).
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 minutes, inspect the oil
level.
Note: Use only clean water (soft water) to
replenish the cooling water loss due to
evaporation. Use coolant (antifreeze) and
clean water (soft water) of the specified
mixing ratio to replenish the cooling water
loss due to leaking.
3. Take out the dipstick (1) and wipe the oil
off with a rag.
4. Fully reinsert the dipstick (1), and then pull
it back out.
5. 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.