
Maintenance Instructions
Page 18 Panda_12mini_PMS_Digital_s00865_Installation manual.V02 - Chapter B: Maintenance Instructions
23.1.07
Oil dipstick
With the help of the engine oil dipstick the
oil level is to examined. The prescribed fil-
ling level may not exceed the „Max“ mar-
king.
We recommend 2/3 oil level.
Fig. B.7: Oil dipstick
B.4 Checking the water separator in the fuel supply
The pre-filter with water separator has a
cock at its lower surface, with this cock the
downward sunk water can be discharged.
This is simply possible, water is heavier
due to its density than the Diesel.
Fig. B.8: Fuel filter with water separator
B.4.1 De-aerating the fuel system
Normally, the fuel system is designed to bleed out air itself i.e. as soon as the electric starter
motor starts operation the fuel pump starts working and the fuel system will be de-aerated after
some time automatically. It is nevertheless essential to bleed the system as follows prior to the
first operation (as all hoses are empty):
1. Switch the main „Stand by“ switch on control panel to „ON“. Functional components must illu-
minate.