Takeuchi TCR50 Operator's Manual page 103

MAINTENANCE
Daily Inspection (Every 10 Hours)
Inspecting and Replenishing the
Engine Oil
WARNING
� Stop the engine and allow the machine
to cool down before performing
inspection and maintenance.
� Never jump off the machine. Use the
steps and handrails when climbing
on and off the machine, and always
support your body at three points with
your hands and feet.
Inspection
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Pull out the dipstick (1) and wipe off the oil
with a rag.
3. Fully reinsert the dipstick (1), then pull it
back out.
4. Check the oil on the dipstick (1).
The level should be between the upper
limit (H) and lower limit (L).
If it is below the lower limit (L), replenish.
Replenishing
1. Remove the oil supply cap (2).
2. Add oil up to the upper limit (H) of the
dipstick (1).
Problems could arise if the oil level is
either too low or too high.
3. Tighten the oil supply cap (2).
4. Start the engine, run it at low idle for about
3 minutes, then stop it.
5. After about 10 minutes, inspect the oil
level.
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