Terex TL160, Operating Manual

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Care and Maintenance 7
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7.8.3 Changing the engine oil filter
The engine oil filter must be replaced every time the
engine oil is changed.
• Place oil drip pan below the engine oil filter.
• Clean the outside of the engine oil filter.
• Unscrew the filter cartridge (41/1) using a
commercially available tool and check that the
fastening stud is firmly secured in the filter head.
• Dispose of the filter cartridge according to
regulations.
• Check the filter head condition and clean.
• Fill the new filter with oil, wet the sealing ring with
oil and tighten firmly by hand.
• After a test run, check the tightness of the engine
oil filter cartridge.
7.8.4 Cooling system - combined hydraulic oil-
water cooler
7.8.4.1 Checking coolant level / topping up
coolant
The coolant level is monitored automatically. If the
coolant level is insufficient, the coolant level indicator
appears on the display as soon as the ignition is
switched on. (42/73).
• Top up coolant if the coolant level is insufficient
with the machine standing on level ground.
• Remove the cover (43/1) and top up coolant if
required. With the engine cooled down, the
compensation tank should be half full.
7.8.4.2 Checking the level of antifreeze
Before the beginning of the cold season, check the
level of antifreeze.
• At the factory, the antifreeze protection is set to
approx. - 25 °C. If temperatures are lower, the
level of antifreeze must be adjusted accordingly.
Fig. 41 Changing the engine oil filter
Danger of scalding
due to hot coolant getting into contact with
skin or eyes.
• Only open the cooler cap after the engine
has cooled down.
Fig. 42 (42/Coolant level indicator
Fig. 43 Combined cooler
Attention
Refill with a mixture of 50 % water and 50 %
antifreeze.