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Section 4 - Lubrication & Maintenance

Every 10 Hours or Daily

Operation 5

Check the Engine Oil Level

Check the engine oil level using the dipstick located

 

 

on the left side of the engine.. This should be done

 

 

after the engine has been turned off and oil in the

 

 

lubrication system has had time to drain back into the

 

 

oil pan..

2

 

Unscrew the dipstick handle (1) and pull the dipstick

 

 

 

from the tube.. The dipstick is marked to show the

 

 

minimum (ADD) instead of (L) and maximum (FULL)

 

 

oil level for the engine.. If additional oil is needed in

 

 

the engine, unscrew the filler cap handle (2) and add

1

 

oil as necessary..

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NOTE: The vehicle must be level when checking the oil level.

IMPORTANT: Never operate the engine with the oil level below the ADD mark or above the FULL mark. Wait at least five minutes after shutting off the engine to check the oil. This allows time for the oil to drain to the oil pan.

NOTE: The engine is filled with 10W-30 oil at the factory. This weight oil aids in coldweather starting at the manufacturing facility. SAE 15W-40 oil as listed is the preferred viscosity oil for normal operation.

Buhler Versatile and Cummins Engine Co.. recommend the use of a high quality SAE 15W-40 heavy-duty engine oil with an API classification of CE or CF-4 for most applications..

Additional information on engine oil use under extreme conditions (hot or cold weather) can be found in the Cummins Engine Manual provided with the tractor..

Operation 6

Drain the Fuel Filter

During operation, the fuel filter on the engine will separate water that may be in the fuel system..

Accumulated water and contaminants must be drained from the fuel filter by opening the small plastic valve

(3) on the bottom of the filter, and draining fluid out into a suitable container until clean fuel runs from the valve.. Close the valve and hand tighten only..

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