5 Maintenance Engine, checking the oil level, topping up oil NOTE 1 After you have switched off the engine, wait at least 5 min utes before you check the engine oil level. The machine must stand on an even surface. 1. Pull out the oil dipstick (1) and wipe off the oil with a clean cloth. 2. Completely re-insert the oil dipstick and pull it out again after a few seconds. The oil level must be between the (H) and (L) markings on the oil dipstick. 2 3. If the oil level does not reach up to the (L) marking, top up engine oil. For detailed information on recommended oils, see section "5.3. Lubricants, fuels and filling capacities" on page 5-19.
NOTE Do not fill in too much oil in one go via the filler! 4. Wait three minutes before you check the oil level again. If the oil level is above the (H) marking, drain off some oil (see "Engine, draining off oil" on page 5-29). 5. Close the oil filler (2). 5-28 WA90-5 – VEAM270100