7
Care and Maintenance
7.8
Inspection and maintenance work
7.8.1
Engine oil
7.8.1.1
Checking the engine oil level
•
The oil level must be checked daily before start-up
with the machine standing on level ground.
•
Insert the oil dipstick (33/1) until the stop. The
notches on the dipstick indicate the minimum and
maximum oil levels.
•
Top up engine oil if necessary. Open the filler neck
(33/2) and add oil using a clean container. Close
the filler neck again.
7.8.1.2
Changing the engine oil
Attention
• Collect the waste oil in a suitable container
and dispose of according to regulations.
•
Run the engine until it reaches operating
temperature, engine oil temperature
approx. 80 °C.
•
Park the machine on a level surface.
•
Switch off the engine.
•
Remove the cover from the bottom rear-end.
•
Place suitable drip pans under the opening.
Danger of scalding
due to hot oil getting into contact with skin or
eyes.
• Wear appropriate protective
clothing/safety goggles.
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Fig. 33 Engine oil
Operating Instructions Wheel Loader TL120
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