SECTION 5 – MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND SERVICE PROCEDURES
Service Procedures
GOVERNMENT REGULATION: Engine fluids
(oil, fuel, and coolant) may be a hazard to human
health and the environment. Handle all fluids and
other contaminated materials (e.g. filters, rags) in
accordance with applicable regulations. Recycle
or dispose of engine fluids, filters, and other
contaminated materials according to applicable
regulations.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or death, shift
transmissionto park or neutral, set parking brake, and block
wheels before doing diagnostic or service procedures.
OIL LEVEL
Service Interval: Before Engine Operation
1. Park vehicle on level ground.
NOTE: Do not check oil level if engine is running or immediately
after engine shutdown.
2. Shut down engine and wait 5 minutes.
3. Remove oil level gauge from fill tube.
Figure 27 Oil level gauge (typical)
CAUTION:
To prevent engine damage do the following:
• Assure o il leve l readings are within the crosshatched
operating range on the oil level gauge.
• Do not overfill the engine with oil.
• Do not operate engine if oil level is above or below the
operating range.
4. If oil level is below operating range, fill with recommended
oil for operating climate. The ADD mark indicates 2.8 liters
(3 quarts US) of oil should be added. See Engine Oil Quality
and Service Categories(page 3 2).
Form No. 1172040R1
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