Buhler 2180 - Manual (Page 217)

SECTION 3 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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EVERY 300 HOURS
Complete the preceding operations, plus the
following:
OPERATION 31
CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
IMPORTANT: The sulphur content of diesel fuel
affects the engine oil and filter change interval as
shown in the following chart:
Sulphur Content
Oil Change Interval
Below 0.5% 300 hours
0.5 - 1.0% 150 hours
1.0 - 1.3% 75 hours
The use of fuel with a sulphur content above 1.3% is
not recommended.
WARNING
Be very careful to avoid contact with hot engine oil.
If engine oil is extremely hot, allow oil to cool to
moderately warm temperature before proceeding.
IMPORTANT: Cold weather operation affects the oil
change interval. When operating in temperatures
below -12 ° C (10 ° F). Change oil and filter every 150
hours of operation.
Change the oil and filter after the engine has been run
until it is warm. Park tractor on level ground and stop
engine. Engage park brake.
To change the oil and filter:
1. Remove the engine oil drain plug, 1, and catch
the oil in a suitable container. Dispose of oil and
filter properly.
2. Replace the drain plug after oil has drained.
Torque plug to 38 NSm (28 ft. lbs.).
3. Clean the oil filter area.
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4. Remove the oil filter, 1.
5. Wipe filter mounting surface, 2, clean.
6. Apply a thin film of oil on the new oil filter sealing
ring, 3.
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