Operators Manual

Maintenance
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7.2 Checking engine oil level
∗ Turn off the engine.
∗ Align the engine bolting level horizontally.
∗ Remove any dirt around the oil level dipstick.
∗ Remove the oil level dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth.
∗ Screw the oil level dipstick all the way back in and pull it out again.
∗ Check: The motor oil level must be between the lower and upper
marks.
∗ If necessary, pour new engine oil into the opening until the upper mark
is reached on the oil level dipstick (see chapter Technical data for oil
type).
∗ Screw in the oil level dipstick and tighten it by hand.
7.3 Changing the engine oil
The work area should be covered with a waterproof sheet to protect the
floor (protection of the environment).
∗ Align the engine bolting level horizontally.
∗ Bring the engine to a hand warm temperature, either by letting it cool
down or running it until it is warm.
∗ Turn off the engine.
∗ Place a sufficiently large container under the oil drain hose to catch the
used oil.
∗ Remove oil drain hose from the holder.
∗ Remove any dirt around the locking screw.
∗ Unscrew the cap nut.
∗ Let the used oil drain out completely.
Avoid spilling oil. Remove any spilled oil immediately.
∗ Close oil drain hose with cap nut.
∗ Attach oil drain hose to the holder.
∗ Pour new engine oil (see chapter Technical data) into the opening of
the oil level dipstick until the upper mark is reached on the oil level dip-
stick (see Checking engine oil level).
∗ Screw in the oil level dipstick and tighten it by hand.
Dispose of the used oil in accordance with the applicable regulations.