TM 5-1730-245-14
4.2 ENGINE OIL AND FILTER - INSPECT, REPLACE.
THIS TASK CONSISTS OF
a. Checking oil level
b. Oil draining
c. Filter removal
d. Filter installation
e. Oil filling
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Equipment Condition:
Toolkit, General Mechanics (item 5, Section III, Appendix B).
Side panels removed.
Shop Equipment, Automotive Maintenance and Repair.
Engine stopped and cool.
Organization Maintenance, Common No 1, less power
General Safety Requirements:
Material/Parts Required
WARNING
Petroleum oils are toxic and flammable.
Do not use near heat or open flame.
Area should be well ventilated. DO NOT SMOKE
CAUTION
Avoid spilling of fuel or fluids. Clean up minor spills immediately. For large
spills, notify your supervisor.
1) Remove dipstick (3), wipe clean then reinsert.
2) Remove dipstick (3) again. Oil level should be between marks on dipstick. The distance between the
marks represents 1.26 quarts/1 2 liters.
3) Replace dipstick.
1) Raise the hydraulic power supply high enough to put the waste oil container underneath.
2) Remove the drain plug (1) allowing the oil to drain in to the container. Install the plug when all the oil
has drained.
3) Examine the waste oil for evidence of metal particles which would indicate possible engine failure.
Dispose of the oil in accordance with local Standard Operating Procedures.
1) The full flow oil filter (4) is a disposable spin-on cartridge type located on the left side of the engine
crankcase. To remove the filter, turn filter counter clockwise using a band type filter wrench.
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