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WARNING!
Never start or let the engine run in an en-
closed, unventilated area. Exhaust fumes
from the engine contain carbon monoxide, a
colorless and odorless gas. Carbon monox-
ide can be fatal if inhaled. Failure to comply
may result in death, personal injury, equip-
ment or property damage.
WARNING!
Never idle your vehicle for prolonged peri-
ods of time if you sense that exhaust fumes
are entering the cab. Investigate the cause
of the fumes and correct it as soon as possi-
ble. If the vehicle must be driven under
these conditions, drive only with the win-
dows open. Failure to repair the source of
the exhaust fumes may result in death, per-
sonal injury, equipment or property damage.
NOTE
Keep the engine exhaust system and the
vehicles cab ventilation system properly
maintained. It is recommended that the ve-
hicles exhaust system and cab be inspected
(1) By a competent technician every 15,000
miles (24,140 km) (2) Whenever a change is
noticed in the sound of the exhaust system
(3) Whenever the exhaust system, under-
body, or cab is damaged.
Check Engine Oil Level
Refer to the engine manufacturer's Engine
Operation and Maintenance Manual
supplied with your vehicle for information
about draining and refilling engine oil,
engine crank case capacity, engine oil
type, and changing oil filters, etc.
WARNING!
Hot engine oil can be dangerous. You could
be burned. Let the engine oil cool down be-
fore changing it. Failure to comply may re-
sult in death, personal injury, equipment or
property damage.
NOTE
It takes approximately 15 minutes for all the
oil to run into the sump when the engine is
‘warm.’ If the level is checked immediately
after switching off the engine, the dipstick
will show a low oil level.
1. Make sure that the vehicle frame rail
is standing on a flat and level
surface.
2. Make sure that the vehicle is
horizontal, both lengthwise and
crosswise. Check this carefully on a
vehicle with air suspension. Note
that the engine may be inclined up
to 4° depending on the vehicle
model and wheelbase.
3. Twist the dipstick handle to unlock
it, then pull the dipstick out of the
holder.
4. Wipe the dipstick clean with a lint-
free cloth.
MAINTENANCE - Engine Maintenance
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