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The engine oil dipstick ( ) is located behind the cab and it is

attached to the guard rail next to the steps with the transmission oil
dipstick.
1 Examine the oil level when the engine has been stopped for
A
at least a few minutes.
The engine oil level is correct when the level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick.
2 Clean the dipstick before the oil level examination.
3 If necessary, tilt the cab and add the recommended oil.

1 Operate the engine until the water temperature reaches 60°C

(140°F).
2 Turn OFF the engine.
3 Put a container below the oil drain hole.
4 Remove the oil drain plug. Drain the oil immediately to make
sure all the oil and contaminants are removed from the
engine.

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1 Clean and check the lubrication oil drain plug threads and the
sealing surface. Use a new sealing washer, if damaged.
2 Install the oil sump drain plug (60 Nm).

3 Fill the engine with clean lubrication oil to the proper level.

4 Start the engine and keep it on idle running to check for leaks
at the drain plug and the oil filter seal.

5 Turn OFF the engine. Wait approximately 5 minutes to let the

oil drain from the upper parts of the engine. Check the oil
level.
6 Add oil as necessary to fill the oil level to the H (high) mark on
the dipstick.

1 Clean the area around the lubrication oil filter head.

2 Remove the filter with an oil filter wrench.
3 Clean the gasket surface of the filter head.

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4 Fill the filter with clean engine oil. See chapter

for the oil requirements.

5 Apply a light film of lubrication oil to the gasket surface of the

oil filter.

6 Install the filter onto the oil filter head. Tighten the filter until
the gasket contacts the filter head surface.
7 Tighten 3/4 to 1 turn after the gasket makes contact with the
filter head.

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