OPERATION MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS Engine Crankcase Oil Level - Check/Add WARNING The parts and oil are at high temperature after the engine is stopped, and may cause serious burns. Wait for the temperature to go down before starting the operation. 1. Open the engine hood and lock it securely with the hood support lever. 2. Remove dipstick (G) and wipe the oil off with a clean cloth. 3. Insert dipstick (G) fully in the dipstick guide pipe, then take it out again. 4. The oil level should be between the H and L marks on dipstick (G). If the oil level is below the L mark, add engine oil through oil filler (F). 5.
If the oil is above the H mark, drain the excess engine oil from drain plug (P), and check the oil level again. 6. If the oil level is correct, tighten the oil filler cap securely and close the engine hood. REMARK When checking the oil level after the engine has been oper- ated, wait for at least 15 minutes after stopping the engine before checking. If the machine is at an angle, make it horizontal before check- ing. 3-37