MMD Equipment 185S-5C2 part 1 - Manual (Page 24)

4. Operation
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4.3 Check before starting unit
Be sure to check the unit before operation.
When any abnormality is found, be sure to repair it before restarting the unit.
If the unit is operated without prior check and without noticing its abnormality, such operation could
cause seizure of components or may even cause fire.
4.3.1 Check Engine Oil Level
<Procedure>
In case of checking and confirming oil level with level gauge at operation panel side.
Place the machine on level ground when
checking the oil level.
① Make sure to check and confirm that oil level is
between “FULL” and“LOW”.
② In case that oil level is lower than“LOW”,
replenish engine oil through oil filler port“1”.
Unit should be on level before checking oil level.
When you check oil level after you have once
started operation, wait 10 to 20 minutes after
stopping engine, before checking the oil level.
Unless unit is placed on
level, correct oil level
cannot be checked and
confirmed.
<Procedure> In case of checking and confirming oil level with engine level gauge.
①
Pull out the oil level gauge“2”,and wipe it with a clean cloth.
② Then, re-insert the oil level gauge“2”fully and pull it out again. If the oil level gauge“2”
shows the oil level between LOW and FULL, it is normal.
③ When the oil level is below its LOW, add engine oil from oil filler port“1”.
While checking oil level, check also for contamination. If the oil is found dirty, contaminated or
should it be changed according to the periodic inspection list, change the oil. (See 5.5.1)
Never fill oil more than FULL level.
Check before starting unit
LOW
When oil level is
within this zone,
it is normal.
FULL
2
Oil level gauge
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1
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