Engine Oil Level In Engine Oil Pan - Hitachi EX 3600-6 Operator's Manual

Engine Oil Level in Engine Oil Pan

--- check daily
IMPORTANT: For most accurate readings, check the
oil level every day before starting the
machine. Be sure the machine is on a
level surface.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove dipstick (1). Wipe oil off with a clean cloth.
Reinsert dipstick (1).
3. Remove dipstick (1) again. Read oil level. Oil level must
be the center of the marks static H and L on dipstick (1).
The dipstick has "STATIC" and "RUNNING" reading on
each side. Read the oil level on "STATIC" side.
IMPORTANT: Oil level in engine oil pan is constantly
controlled to the center of static H and L
by withdrawal pipe (2) for reserve
system. If oil level is the center of static
H and L, oil level does not need to be
static H to add oil.
NOTE: Checking the oil level immediately after shut
down will result in inaccurate readings. Be sure
to allow the oil to settle for at least 10 minutes
before checking.
4. If the oil level is lower than static L, add oil to the
center of the marks static H and L. Be sure to use
only the oil to meet requirement and check the oil
level in the reserve tank.
Engine Oil Level in Reserve Tank
--- check daily
IMPORTANT: For most accurate readings, check the
oil level every day before starting the
machine. Be sure the machine is on a
level surface.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove dipstick (3). Wipe oil off with a clean cloth.
Reinsert dipstick (3).
3. Remove dipstick (3) again. Read oil level. Oil level
must be above the line of premium or standard in
accordance with the oil you use on dipstick (3).
NOTE: It is not necessary to add the oil until the oil
level becomes lower than the line of premium or
standard, once fill the oil up to the reserve tank.
Judge by "premium" line when use premium oil,
and judge by "STD" line when use standard oil.
4. If necessary, remove dipstick (3) and add oil. Be sure
to use only the oil to meet the requirement.
NOTE: Checking the oil level immediately after shut
down will result in inaccurate readings. Be sure
to allow the oil to settle for at least 10 minutes
before checking.
MAINTENANCE
Suction Line
Return Line
7-37
2
Engine Oil Pan
3
Reserve Tank
1
M18M-07-075
Oil Level
M18M-07-076
M18M-07-077
M18M-07-078
3