Operation Of The Machine - Ransomes T-Plex 185 Safety And Operation Manual

GB-F-NL-22
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OPERATION OF THE
MACHINE
Read the Safety Instructions.
Before starting the engine it will be necessary to fill the
fuel tank (A Fig.12 ) with Diesel fuel, fill the engine
sump through the filler (A Fig.13) with oil and fill the
radiator (A Fig.14) and expansion bottle (A Fig.15) with
a 50% antifreeze solution.
Proceed as follows:-
1. Fuel System
(a) Fill fuel tank (A Fig.12) with Diesel fuel No. 2-D
(ASTM D975) .
(b) All Diesel-engined machines are despatched
with fuel left in the tank.
2. Engine Lubrication Oil
(a) Fill the engine sump with oil to API classification
CC/CD/CE grade through the filler (A Fig.13)
(see also chart on page 14).
(b) Always check level of oil with the dipstick
(A Fig.16) and ensure machine is on level
ground when checking. Capacity 3.2 litres
(5.6 Imp pints) (6.7 US pints)
3. Coolant
Fill the radiator (A Fig.14) and half fill the expansion
tank (A Fig.15) with a 50% antifreeze solution.
Capacity 4.26 litres (7.5 imp pints) (9.0 US pints)
GB
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