Operating fluids and maintenance
Maintenance activities
5.14.3 Replace the oil separator filter insert of the crankcase
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Filling with diesel engine oil
Fig. 55: Example of oil dipstick and oil filler neck
u Fill with oil through the oil filler neck 2 up to between the min and max marks on
the dipstick 1.
u Clean the refueling cap, place on the oil filler neck 2 and tighten.
u Start the diesel engine.
u Check the oil pressure (diesel engine oil pressure display unit) and check the oil
filter for leaks.
u Turn the Diesel engine off.
u Check the oil level on the dipstick after 10 minutes.
If the engine oil level is not between min and max:
u Correct the oil level.
breather
Make sure that:
q A new V-ribbed belt is on hand.
q A new filter insert is on hand.
q Another person is present.
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Operation and Maintenance Manual
KD27V12 33521029401_3_1 en 2017-07-01