Multiquip MVH406GH manual Oil Tank Front View Checking the Air Cleaner, Checking The Fuel

CAUTION

DO NOT overfill hydraulic oil tank. This could cause oil leaks and sluggish operation. Clean cap and surrounding area before opening to prevent dirt from entering oil tank.

4.When adding hydraulic oil, only fill to the specified oil level as marked on the front of the hydraulic oil tank (Figure 9). DO NOT overfill

Figure 9. Oil Tank (Front View) Checking the Air Cleaner

1.To check the engine oil level, place the compactor on secure level ground with the engine stopped.

2.Loosen the wing nut (Figure 10), remove the air cleaner cover.

Figure 10. Air Cleaner Element

MVH-406GH — PRE-INSPECTION

3.Remove the air cleaner element (Figure 11) and inspect it for signs of wear or dirt. If air cleaner element is dirty, clean or replace element.

Figure 11. Air Cleaner Element

Explosive Fuel

DANGER

Diesel fuel is highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the compactor if the engine is hot! or running.

Checking The Fuel

1.Remove the fuel cap located on top of fuel tank.

2.Visually inspect to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low, replenish with diesel fuel (Figure 12).

3.When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DONOT top-off fuel. Wipe up any spilled fuel.

Figure 12. Refueling

DANGER

Fuel spillage on a hot engine can cause a fire or explosion. If fuel spillage occurs, wipe up the spilled fuel completely to prevent fire hazards. NEVER! smoke around or near the compactor.

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