MMD Equipment 185S-6C2 - Manual (Page 23)

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.
 Be sure to make daily checks before operation. 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
 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.
<Procedure>
①
Pull out the oil level gauge“1”, and wipe it with a clean cloth.
② Then, re-insert the oil level gauge“1”fully and pull it out again. If the oil level gauge“1”
shows the oil level between LOW and HIGH, it is normal.
③ When the oil level is below its LOW, add engine oil from oil filler port“2”.
 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 HIGH level.
HIGH
Check before starting unit
LOW
1
Oil level gauge
2
When oil level is
within this zone, it
is normal.