10.4.5 Engine oil filling and topping off
Material Engine oil
Cleaning cloths
Funnel
Precondition The machine is switched off.
The machine is standing level.
The machine is fully vented, the pressure gauge reads 0 psig.
All compressed air consumers are disconnected and the air outlet valves are open.
The negative cable to the battery is disconnected.
Filling with engine oil
See chapter 2.6.5 for engine oil filling volume.
The oil dipstick is marked with the «maximum oil level».
1. Open the right-hand access door.
2. Remove the filler cap and fill with fresh oil.
3. Wait 5 minutes then check the oil level.
It takes a few minutes for oil to reach the sump.
Low oil level: Replenish engine oil.
4. Replace the plug in the filler port.
5. Open the left-hand door.
6. Switch on the «battery isolating switch».
7. Close the doors.
Starting the machine and performing a test run
1. Switch the machine on and run it in IDLE mode for approx. 5 minutes.
2. Shut down the machine.
3. Wait until the machine has automatically vented.
Pressure gauge reads 0 psig!
4. Open the right-hand access door.
5. After approximately 5 minutes: Check the engine oil level.
Low oil level: Replenish engine oil.
6. Visually inspect for leaks.
7. Close the door.
10.4.6 Changing the engine oil
The engine oil should be changed:
■ according to the maintenance schedule,
■ according to the degree of contamination of the intake air,
■ at least once a year.
10 Maintenance
10.4 Engine maintenance
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