SDMO SD 6000 TE-2 Manual De Uso Y De Mantenimiento página 25

7. Maintenance procedures
7.1. Replacing the air filter
Open the engine cover by undoing the clamps either side and position the support stay to keep the cover open.
Unscrew and remove the wing nut (no. 1, diag.H) and recover the washer.
Remove the filter cover (no. 2, diag.H).
Remove the filter elements (no. 4, diag.H).
Remove the foam element (no.3, diag. H) of the filter, check that it is not pierced and replace if necessary.
Wash the foam element with household detergent diluted with warm water. Leave to dry completely.
Fit a new air filter (no.5, diag. H) fitted with the foam element.
Refit the cover after cleaning it.
Refit the washer onto air filter threaded rod and fully tighten the wing nut.
Remove the support stay and replace it in its housing, then close the engine cover and lock the clamps.
7.2. Starter battery maintenance
Never place the battery close to a flame or fire
Use only insulated tools
Danger Never use sulphuric acid or acid water to top up the electrolyte level.
As the battery is maintenance-free, just check the condition and tightness of the connections and its general cleanliness.
7.3. Cleaning the oil filter
Open the engine cover by undoing the clamps either side and position the support stay to keep the cover open.
Changing the engine oil.
Remove the filter (no.3, diag. C) after unscrewing the mounting bolt (no. 4, diag. C).
Clean the filter with diesel or petrol.
Dry the filter then refit in the reverse order to removal.
Tighten the filter mounting bolt.
Fill the engine with the required quantity of oil.
Check there are no leaks and top up the oil if necessary.
Remove the support stay and replace it in its housing, then close the engine cover and lock the clamps.
7.4. Renewing the motor oil
Drain the oil when the engine is still warm, to ensure that drainage is rapid and complete.
Open the engine cover by undoing the clamps either side and position the support stay to keep the cover open.
Remove the drain funnel (no.1, diag. G) from its mounting and position as illustrated in diagram G. Position an appropriate
container.
Remove the dipstick/filler plug (no. 2, diag. G) and the drain plug (no. 3, diag. G) and drain the oil.
When drained, screw in and tighten the drain plug.
Fill the engine oil sump with the recommended oil, then check the level.
Position and tighten the dipstick/filler plug.
Clean the drain funnel and replace it on its mounting.
After filling, check that there are no oil leaks.
Wipe off any trace of oil with a clean cloth.
Remove the support stay and replace it in its housing, then close the engine cover and lock the clamps.