Engine Oil Level - Check
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Do not under fill or overfill engine crankcase with oil. Either condition can cause engine damage. |
- Park the machine on a level surface. Ensure that the parking brake is fully engaged. Lower the dump body and stop the engine. Allow the engine to cool.
- Raise the hood.
- Check the "SAFE STARTING RANGE WITH ENGINE STOPPED AND OIL COLD" side of dipstick (1) while the engine is stopped and the oil is cold. Maintain the oil level within the shaded area of the dipstick.
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- Start the engine.
- While the engine is running at low idle and the oil is warm, check the "ENGINE RUNNING AT LOW IDLE WITH WARM OIL" side of the dipstick. Maintain the oil level between the "ADD" mark and the "FULL" mark.
- Stop the engine.
- Remove oil filler cap (2) and add oil, if necessary.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Lubricant Viscocities and Refill Capacities".
- Clean the oil filler cap and install the oil filler cap.
- Lower the hood.
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