Checking The Engine Oil Level - Komatsu SK818-5 Operation & Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
4.8.2.d

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

Soon after the machine has been stopped the engine is
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very hot and may cause burns; let the engine cool down
before carrying out any check.
The dipstick can be reached by raising the engine hood (see
"3.5.1 ENGINE HOOD").
The check must be carried out with cold engine and the machi-
ne positioned on level ground.
The oil level must be checked on the graduated dipstick (1)
and must be included between the MIN. and MAX. marks; if
the level is near the MIN. mark, top up through the filler (2)
with oil suitable for the ambient temperature, as prescribed in
the lubricant chart (see "4.3 FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRI-
CANTS").
IMPORTANT
If it is necessary to check the oil level during or soon af-
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ter work, stop the engine and wait for 15 minutes before
carrying out the check.
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WARNING
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2
MAX.
MIN.
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