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8.2.3
Checking the oil level using the oil sight glass (optional)
If there is an oil sight glass to check the oil level
the sight glass when the oil is cool. When the oil is hot, the oil level
the sight glass. The oil level
Figure 8-2
Top up the oil level
8.2.4
Checking the oil level using the oil dipstick (optional)
To measure the oil level, push the oil dipstick into the hole but do not screw it in.
The oil level must be between the lower and upper min.-max. marks on the oil dipstick.
If you are using the electric oil level monitoring system, the oil must be level with the upper
max. mark on the oil dipstick.
Rectify the oil level if necessary and check it again.
8.2.5
Checking the oil quality
Signs of changes in the oil can be seen with the naked eye. Fresh oil is clear to the eye and
has a typical smell and a specific product color. Clouding or a flocculent appearance
indicates water and / or contamination. A dark or black color indicates residue, serious
thermal decomposition or contamination.
Observe the symbols in the type of construction diagrams, see Mounting positions
(Page 63):
Ventilation
BA 2515
Operating Instructions, 10/2016, A5E38123453A/RS-AB
①
of cold oil is below the center of the sight glass.
Oil level in the oil sight glass
①
if necessary, and check it again.
Oil filling
Service and maintenance
8.2 Checking and changing lubricants
①
, the oil must be visible in the center of
①
is above the center of
Oil level
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