12. OPERATION 12.1.2.3 CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL r A WARNING Park the machine on level ground, stop the engine, lower all mounted equipment to the ground, apply the safety lock, apply the brake pedal lock, turn off the electrical system master switch. 1. With the engine stopped, check the oil level. For an accurate reading wait for the oil to drain into the crankcase pan. 2. Open hood access door. Remove the oil level gauge and wipe it clean. Reinsert the gauge completely. 3. Remove the gauge and check the oil level. If the level is at or below the ADD mark, add oil through the filler opening (2) to bring the level up to the FULL mark on the gauge. REMARK For details of the oil to use, see 20.
USE OF FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS ACCORDING TO AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. REMARK Never run the engine if the level of the oil is at or below the ADD mark on the oil level gauge. 2-22