Engine; Engine Oil Level - Hitachi ZAXIS 30U-5N Operator's Manual

B. Engine

Engine Oil Level

--- check daily (Before starting the engine)
IMPORTANT: This machine adopts the closed air breather
system. An incorrect engine oil level may cause trouble
on the engine (The oil level should be between the
upper and lower marks on oil level gauge (1)).
Even if the engine oil level exceeds the upper limit,
control the oil level to the proper quantity before
starting the engine.
Check oil level before starting the engine.
Open the engine cover and pull out oil level gauge (1). Wipe oil
level gauge (1) with cloth, re-insert it into the pipe to the end,
and then pull it out again.
The oil level should be between the upper and lower marks
on oil level gauge (1).
If oil level is below the lower limit mark, add the recommended
engine oil via oil filler (2).
If oil level exceeds the upper limit mark, remove drain plug (3)
at the bottom of the engine oil pan, to drain oil.
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CAUTION: Do not spill oil while adding oil. Spilled oil
may cause fires.
After refilling, make sure oil filler cap (2) is securely
tighten.
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