Checking The Engine Oil Level; Checking Transmission Oil Level; Safety Checks - Castelgarden XK 140 HD Installation Manual

Environmental petrol can be used, i.e. alkylate
petrol. This type of petrol has a composition that is
less harmful for people and nature.
Petrol is highly inflammable. Always
store fuel in containers that are made
especially for this purpose.
Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors,
and never smoke when filling or top-
ping up. Fill up with fuel before starting
the engine. Never remove the filler cap
or fill with petrol while the engine is
running or still warm.
Never completely fill the petrol tank. Leave an
empty space (= at least the entire filler tube plus 1
- 2 cm at the top of the tank) to allow the petrol to
expand when it warms up without overflowing.
See fig. 7.

4.2 Checking the engine oil level

On delivery, the crankcase is filled with SAE 10W-
30 oil.
Check the oil level every time before using to
ensure it is correct. The machine should be
standing on level ground.
Wipe clean around the oil dipstick. Un-
screw and pull it up. Wipe off the dipstick.
Slide it down completely and tighten it.
Then unscrew it and pull it up again. Read off the
oil level. Top up with oil to the "FULL" mark, if
the level comes below it. See fig. 8.
The oil level must never exceed the "FULL" mark.
This results in the engine overheating. If the oil
level exceeds the "FULL" mark, the oil must be
drained until the correct level is achieved.

4.3 Checking transmission oil level

Check the oil level every time before using to
ensure it is correct. The machine should be
standing on level ground.
Read off the oil level in the reservoir (9:R). It
should be between the MAX and MIN marks. If
necessary, top up with more oil.
Type of oil:
4WD
HST

4.4 Safety checks

Check that the results of the safety checks below
are achieved when testing the machine in question.
The safety checks must always be car-
ried out every time before use.
If any of the results below is not
achieved, the machine must not be
used! Take the machine to a service
workshop for repair.
ENGLISH
Oil type
Synthetic oil 5W-50
SAE 10W-30 (20W-50)
4.4.1 General safety check
Object Result
Fuel lines and con- No leaks.
nections.
Electrical cables. All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
Exhaust system. No leaks at connections.
All screws tightened.
Oil lines No leaks. No damage.
Drive the machine The machine will stop.
forwards/back-
wards and release
the driving-service
brake pedal.
Test driving No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
4.4.2 Electrical safety check
The operation of the safety system
should always be checked every time
before use.
Status Action
The clutch-brake Attempt to start.
pedal not
depressed.
Power take-off not
activated.
Engine running. The operator
Power take-off leaves the seat.
activated.
Engine running. Remove the fuse.
See 9:S.
4.5 Start
1. Open the fuel cock. See 10:U.
2. Check that the spark plug cable(s) is/are in-
stalled on the spark plug(s).
3. Check to make sure that the power take-off is
disengaged.
4. Do not keep your foot on the drive pedal.
5. Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in
the choke position.
Starting warm engine – put the throttle control
at full throttle (approx. 2 cm behind the choke
position).
6. Depress the clutch-brake pedal fully.
7. Turn the ignition key and start the engine.
8 Once the engine has started, move the throttle
control gradually to full throttle (approx. 2 cm
behind the choke position) if the choke has been
used.
EN
Result
The engine
must not
start.
The power
take-off
must disen-
gage.
The engine
must stop.
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