Check The Engine Oil Level; Collect An Engine Oil Sample - SANY SY500H Operation And Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE

Check the Engine Oil Level

Figure 5-8
1. Open the engine access door (1). See "Engine
Access Door" on page 4-10e.
Figure 5-9
2. Locate the engine oil dipstick (2) in the engine
compartment.
3. Remove the dipstick from the engine and wipe it with
a clean cloth.
4. Insert the dipstick fully into the holder, wait a few
seconds, and remove the dipstick.
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Figure 5-10
5. Make sure the oil level is within the etched area (3) of
the dipstick.
6. Insert the dipstick.
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7. Add oil through either of the two oil filler openings (4),
but only if the level is below the etched area on the
dipstick.
8. Close and secure the engine access door. See
"Closing the Engine Access Door" on page 4-11.
Do not overfill the engine with oil. This could
result in machine damage and improper machine
operation.

Collect an Engine Oil Sample

1. Prepare the machine for service. See "Maintenance
Safety" on page 2-4.
2. Start the engine and operate the machine for all
systems to reach normal operating temperatures.
3. Shut down the engine and open the engine access
door. See "Engine Access Door" on page 4-10.
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4. Clean the area around the engine oil dipstick.
5. Remove the dipstick.
6. Insert the oil sample tube into the dipstick tube.
7. Collect a sample of engine oil.
8. Remove the oil sample tube.
9. Replace the dipstick.
10. Close and secure the engine access door.
11. Follow the instructions included with the sample kit to
send the sample for testing.
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NOTICE!
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