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OIL

3.1.1.2 Initial Engine Oil Fill-Up

B/FM 2011

Engine Operation 3.1 Commissioning

3.1.1 Adding Engine Oil

As a rule, engines are delivered without oil.

Pour lube oil into the oil filler neck (arrow).

For oil grade and viscosity, see 4.1.

● Fill oil into oil pan up to "Max." mark on engine

dipstick (for oil quantity see 9.1).

● Start engine and allow to run at low idling speed

for approx. 2 mins.

● Switch off engine.

● Check oil level, if necessary, top up oil to "Max."

mark.

● Fill oil into oil pan up to "Min." mark on engine

dipstick.

● In addition, top up oil quantity of supply hoses

and of external oil cooler (according to manufac-

turer’s specifications).

● Allow engine to run warm until thermostat opens

(at approx. 95°C).

● Allow engine to run for approx. 2 mins.

● Switch off engine.

● Check oil level, and if necessary, top up oil to

"Max." mark.

3.1.1.1 Initial Engine Oil Fill-Up for

B/FL 2011

If the person operating the engine does not run up

the engine until the thermostat opens, the oil level

may lie above the "Max." mark on the engine

dipstick when delivered. The level can then only be

assessed after the engine has been run up.