Checking the oil level
MAX
MIN
Fig. 192: Checking the oil level
Adding engine oil
A
OIL
Fig. 193: Oil dipstick and oil filler cap
OM 803 us – Edition 3.7 * 803b510.fm
• Park the machine on level ground
• Stop the engine
A
• Raise the lock lever
• Remove the starting key
• Let the engine cool down
• Open the engine cover
• Clean the area around the oil dipstick with a lint-free cloth
• Oil dipstick A:
Pull it out
Wipe it with a lint-free cloth
Push it back in as far as possible
Withdraw it and read off the oil level
• Close and lock the engine cover
• Clean the area around oil filler cap B with a lint-free cloth
• Open filler cap B
• Pull out oil dipstick A and wipe it with a lint-free cloth
• Add engine oil
• Wait about 3 minutes until all the oil has run into the oil sump
B
• Check the oil level
• Add oil if necessary and check the oil level again
• Close filler cap B
• Push oil dipstick A back in as far as possible
• Completely remove all oil spills
• Close and lock the engine cover
– see
Checking the oil level on page 5-7
Maintenance
5-7