Check The Engine Oil Level; Check, Clean The Water Separator - Fayat Group BOMAG BW177D-50 Operating Instructions, Maintenance Instructions

Section 5
MAINTENANCE

Check the engine oil level

NOTE: The machine must stand on level ground�
Shut the engine down and wait for
approx� 15 minutes until all oil has run
back into the oil sump�
Fig. 94
Pull the dipstick (Fig. 94) out, wipe it off with
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a lint-free, clean cloth and reinsert it until it
bottoms.
Pull the dipstick back out again.
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The oil level must be between the "L" and "H"-
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marks.
Top up oil immediately if the oil level is too low.
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If the oil level is too high detect the cause and
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drain the oil off.
Before longer work periods you should
always top the oil up to the "mAx"-mark�
For quality and quantity of oil refer to
the table of fuels and lubricants�
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Check, clean the water separator

danger of injury!
Support the engine hood for all
maintenance and repair work�
NOTE: The service intervals for the water
separator depend on the water content
in the fuel and can therefore not be
determined precisely� After taking
the engine into operation you should
therefore check the water separator every
day for signs of water�
if a to high quantity is drained off, the
filter must be refilled with fuel� See
chapter "maintenance as required",
bleeding the fuel system�
Environment
Catch running out fuel and dispose of
environmentally�
Fig. 95
Slacken the drain plug (Fig. 95) for a few turns
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and catch running out fuel / water. Drain the
filter sump until clear fuel is visible.
Tighten the drain plug again and check for leaks,
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if necessary replace the seal ring.
When closing the drain valve, do not overtighten
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the valve. Overtightening can damage the
threads.
4-2012