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Section 4 - Lubrication & Maintenance
Every 10 Hours or Daily
Operation 5
Check the Engine Oil Level
Check the engine oil level using the dipstick located
on the left side of the engine. This should be done
after the engine has been turned off and oil in the
lubrication system has had time to drain back into the
oil pan.
Unscrew the dipstick handle (1) and pull the dipstick
from the tube. The dipstick is marked to show the
minimum (ADD) instead of (L) and maximum (FULL)
oil level for the engine. If additional oil is needed in
the engine, unscrew the filler cap handle (2) and add
oil as necessary.
NOTE: The vehicle must be level when checking the
oil level.
IMPORTANT: Never operate the engine with the oil
level below the ADD mark or above the FULL mark.
Wait at least five minutes after shutting off the engine
to check the oil. This allows time for the oil to drain
to the oil pan.
NOTE: The engine is filled with 10W-30 oil at the
factory. This weight oil aids in coldweather starting at
the manufacturing facility. SAE 15W-40 oil as listed
is the preferred viscosity oil for normal operation.
Buhler Versatile and Cummins Engine Co. recommend
the use of a high quality SAE 15W-40 heavy-duty
engine oil with an API classification of CE or CF-4 for
most applications.
Additional information on engine oil use under extreme
conditions (hot or cold weather) can be found in the
Cummins Engine Manual provided with the tractor.
Operation 6
Drain the Fuel Filter
During operation, the fuel filter on the engine will
separate water that may be in the fuel system.
Accumulated water and contaminants must be drained
from the fuel filter by opening the small plastic valve
(3) on the bottom of the filter, and draining fluid out
into a suitable container until clean fuel runs from the
valve. Close the valve and hand tighten only.
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