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(Translation of the Original Instructions)
Prevent inadvertent start-up of the en-
gine by disconnecting the spark plug
cables and removing the ignition key.
9.3
MAINTENANCE TABLE
See chapter "13 MAINTENANCE SUM-
MARY TABLE". The table is designed to
help you keep your machine in efficient
and safe working order. It indicates the
main operations to be performed and
the frequency of the same. Perform the
relative operation described based on
the first deadline to arrive.
Change the oil more frequently if the en-
gine has to work in difficult conditions or
when the ambient temperature is high.
9.4
TYRE PRESSURE
Adjust the tyre pressure to meet the values provi-
ded in "0 TECHNICAL DATA TABLE".
9.5
ENGINE OIL TOP-UP/CHANGE
For this maintenance operation, see
also the manual for the engine supplied
with the machine.
9.5.1 Inspection / top-up (21; 22)
Always check the fluid level before use.
To check the level, make sure the ma-
chine is on even ground.
Wipe around the dipstick. Unscrew it and
pull it out. Wipe the dipstick clean.
Push the dipstick down completely wi-
thout screwing it into place.
Now unscrew and pull the dipstick up
again. Read off the oil level.
Top up if the level is lower than the
"FULL" mark (21; 22).
The oil level must never exceed the
"FULL" mark. This results in the engine
overheating. If the oil level exceeds the
"FULL" mark, the oil must be drained
until the correct level is achieved.
Change the oil more frequently if the engine has
to work in difficult conditions or when the ambient
temperature is high.
9.5.2 Oil change/filling (21; 22)
For the frequency of this intervention
see chapter 13.
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For the type of oil to use please refer to
"0 TECHNICAL DATA TABLE".
Use oil with no additives.
Change the oil when the engine is warm.
The oil may be very hot just after the
engine has been switched off. Conse-
quently allow the engine to cool down
for a few minutes before proceeding to
drain off the oil.
Proceed as follows:
1. Place the machine on a flat surface.
2. Put the parking brake on.
3. Open the bonnet.
4. Grab the clamp on the oil drain hose. Use
polygrip pliers or similar (21:A; 22:A).
5. Move the clamp 3-4 cm up the oil drain hose
and pull out the plug.
6. Collect the oil in a suitable vessel.
NOTE! Take care not to spill any oil on
the drive belts.
7. Hand the spent oil over to a disposal facility
in accordance with local provisions.
8. Replace the oil drain plug and move the
clamp back over the plug.
9. Clean up any spills.
10. Remove the dipstick and fill with fresh oil. For
the quantities of oil required, please refer to
"0 TECHNICAL DATA TABLE".
11. After filling up the oil, start the engine and
leave it to idle for 30 seconds.
12. Check there are no oil leaks.
13. Stop the engine. Wait for 30 seconds and
then check the oil level again as indicated in
heading 9.5.1.
9.5.3 Replacing the oil filter (if present)
For this maintenance operation, see
also the manual for the engine supplied
with the machine.
For the frequency of this intervention
see chapter 13.
For this maintenance operation is recommended
to contact an authorised assistance centre.
First drain the engine oil and insert the oil drain
plug as described above. Then replace the oil filter
as follows:
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Clean the area around the filter and
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