Technical data

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Table 5
Maintenance required Maintenance intervals
8-10 125 250 500 1,000 2,000 SS AW
winter)
24 Change the summer-grade oil in the die-
sel engine crankshaft for the winter-grade
oil
+
* For the D-245 diesel engine and its modifications the rotor of the centrifugal oil filter shall be
cleaned and the oil in the engine crankcase shall be replaced after each 250 service hours.
SS = spring-summer; AW = autumn-winter
3.3.2. Checking the Oil Level in the Engine Crankcase
Check the oil level every shift using the dipstick located on the engine cylinder block.
The oil level shall be between the lower and upper marks of the dipstick as shown in Fig. 12.
Check the oil level at least 3-5 minutes after stopping the engine to let the oil flow completely
down to the crankcase.
The operation of the diesel engine with the oil level below the lower mark or above the
upper one is not allowed.
Fig. 12 – Checking the oil level in the diesel engine crankcase.