Daily Maintenance; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Valtra T144 Operator's Manual

4. Maintenance
3)
IMPORTANT: The front loader frame bolt tightness must be checked every 50 hours if the front
loader is used continuously with heavy loads.
4)
NOTE: The software must be updated and the tractor calibrated after 600 operating hours. After
the first update and calibration, do them at 1200 hours and after this every 1200 hours.
5)
NOTE: The engine valves must be adjusted after 600 operating hours. After the first adjustment,
adjust the valves at 2400 hours and after this every 2400 hours.
6)
NOTE: When using first generation Biodiesel fuel with dilution over 7%, change the fuel filter
and prefilter every 500 hours. With second generation Biodiesel fuel the service interval is 1000
hours.
7)
NOTE: In extremely dusty or cold conditions, change the fuel filter and prefilter every 600 hours.
8)
NOTE: In extremely dusty conditions the engine air filters must be changed more frequently.
9)
NOTE: In extremely dusty conditions the selective catalytic reduction system breather must be
changed more frequently.
4.7.2

Daily maintenance

4.7.2.1

Checking the engine oil level

Check the engine oil level periodically.
The engine oil level must be checked when the oil has cooled off and has had
time to run down to the bottom of the oil sump.
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GUID-34369C0E-9F57-44DD-B1A6-85836BA1269E
1. Oil filler cap
2. Dipstick
1. Stop the engine and let it stand for a few minutes.
Park the tractor on level ground.
2. Pull out the dipstick.
The oil level must be between the maximum and minimum marks on the
dipstick.
3. Add oil through the oil filler cap, if necessary.
4. Inspect the oil sump and engine for leakage.
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