MAINTENANCE PRIOR TO START
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ENGINE, CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL, TOPPING OFF OIL
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• After you have switched off the engine, wait at least 5 min-
utes before you check the engine oil level. The machine
muststandonanevensurface.
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.
3. If the oil level does not reach up to the (L) marking, top off
engine oil.
For detailed information on recommended oils, see section "Lu-
bricants and Operating Agents".
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• Add only enough oil as needed - do not overfill.
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 section "Engine, Draining off Oil").
5. Close the oil filler (2).
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