Checking the Engine Oil Level
The best time to check the engine oil is when the engine is
cool before it has been started for the day. If it has already
been run, allow the oil to drain back down to the sump for at
least 10 minutes before checking. If the oil level is at or
below the "L" mark on the dipstick, add oil to bring the oil
level to the "H" mark. Do not overfill. If the oil level is
between the "H" and "L" marks, no oil addition is required.
1. Place the machine on a flat level surface, and stop the
engine.
2. Allow the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the oil dipstick.
4. Remove the dipstick and wipe the end clean.
5. Slide the dipstick fully into the dipstick tube without
threading it into the filler neck.
6. Pull the dipstick out and look at the end. The oil should be
to the top of the upper limit range (Figure 8).
1. Oil dipstick
Running the engine with low oil level can cause engine
damage. This type of damage is not covered by warranty.
7. If the oil level is low, slowly pour only enough oil into the
crankcase to raise the level to the upper limit. See
Maintenance section for oil specifications.
Do not overfill the crankcase with oil because the engine
may be damaged.
8. Replace the dipstick.
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid
Level
Check the hydraulic fluid level daily, before each use. The
best time to check the hydraulic fluid is when the unit is cool
before it has been started for the day.
1. Place the machine on a flat level surface.
2. Clean around the hydraulic vent plug (Figure 9).
3. Remove the hydraulic vent plug and measure the hydraulic
fluid level.
4. Maintain fluid level 3 inch (7.6 cm) below the top of the
tank fitting, with the cylinder retracted. If the hydraulic
fluid is low, add SAE 10W30 or 15W40 Diesel Engine
Oil, API Service CH-4 or higher.
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Figure 8
1. Vent plug
Changing the Rail Position
The rail I-beam on this machine can be rotated to use in the
horizontal or vertical position.
1. To move the rail into the vertical position, press the spring-
loaded button on the rail locking pin handle IN and pull the
rail locking pin from the lock down plate (Figure 10).
2. Set the vertical lock lever in the open position.
3. Lift and rotate the rail I-beam into the vertical position.
1. Rail Locking Pin - Button
4. Rotate the handle or the vertical locking lever so it engages
the lower rail of the I-beam locking to secure it in the
vertical position (Figure 10).
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Figure 9
2. Ruler
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Figure 10
2. Vertical locking pin
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