11 Maintenance
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11.2.7 Checking exciter oil level
1. Place the machine upright on a flat surface.
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Let machine cool off.
4. Remove any dirt around the filler hole.
5. Open filler hole.
6. Check: Oil level must reach the start of the thread of the filler hole.
7. If necessary, fill exciter oil through the filler hole.
8. Close filler hole and use a torque wrench to tighten it to 100 Nm.
Item Designation
1 Filler hole
2 Start of thread
WARNING
Hot exciter oil can spill, causing scalding injuries.
Do not open the screw plug on the exiter while the exciter oil is hot.
Let machine cool off.