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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT
After lubrication and maintenance before operating.
must close and lock the hood
FUEL AND LUBRICANT SERVICE
PROCEDURES
ENGINE
Checking Oil Level : Check the engine oil level daily
or every 10 hours.
1. With the tractor standing level, and after the
engine has been stopped for a period of time,
check the oil level with the dipstick, Figure 15.
Figure 15 Engine Oil Level Dipstick
2. If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap,
Figure 16, and add oil to the engine through
the filler hole to bring the oil level between the
marks on the dipstick. Be careful not to over-
fill.
3. Install the oil filler cap.
Changing Oil and Filter: Change the engine oil every
100 hours and the engine oil filter every 200 hours.
Figure 16 - Engine Oil Filler Cap
Figure 17 Engine Oil Drain Plug
NOTE: Oil intervals should be adjusted according to
sulphur content of diesel fuel. The use of fuel with a
sulphur content over 1 ‘3% 5 not recommended.
Sulphur Content % Oil Change Interval
Below 0.5 Normal
0.5-1.0 1/2 Normal
Over 1.0 1/4 Normal
NOTE : More frequent engine oil and filter changes
are recommended if the tractor is operated for
extended periods of time at maximum rated power
and speed. Under such conditions, or other types of
continued severe operating conditions, the engine
oil should be changed at 70 hour intervals and
engine oil filter at 40 hour intervals.
1. With the engine off, but at normal operating
temperature, drain the engine oil by removing
the drain plug, Figure 17. Reinstall the plug
after the oil has drained and discard the oil.