TM-9-2320-387-10 HMMWV Operator Manual Download

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G-16 Change 1 5. Power Steering Reservoir. CAUTION Use Dexron ® II or Dexron ® III for filling power steering reservoir. Failure to use Dexron ® II or Dexron ® III may cause damage to power steering system. Check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir monthly and adjust level as necessary. If fluid is hot, level should be between HOT and COLD marks on the cap indicator. If cool, level should be between ADD and COLD marks. In either condition, level must be above ADD mark. Fluid does not require periodic changing. 6. Transmission. CAUTION • Do not overfill trans- mission. The fluid level rises as the fluid tem- perature increases. There- fore, do not check level before the transmission has reached normal operating temperature. The safe operating level is within the crosshatch marks on the dipstick. Overfilling may result in damage to transmission. • Use Dexron ® III for filling transmission. Failure to use Dexron ® III may cause damage to transmission. Check and fill transmission to proper level weekly. Operate trans- mission through all operating ranges to fill cavities and fluid passages. With vehicle positioned on level ground, allow engine to idle, shift transmission to neutral, and apply parking brake. Check fluid level on dipstick. It should register within the crosshatch marks under the conditions stated above. Have fluid changed every 12,000 mi (19,308 km), or biennially, whichever occurs first. 7. Crankcase Oil Level. CAUTION There are two marks on the dipstick: FULL and ADD 1 QT. The quantity of oil required to raise the oil level from ADD 1 QT mark to FULL mark is 1 qt (0.9 L). Do not overfill crank- case. Overfilling may result in damage to engine. NOTE If oil level is above FULL, it may be due to oil cooler drain-back. Operate the engine for one minute, shut down, wait one minute, then recheck oil level. • Oil is added to crankcase through fill tube which is located on top of engine. Check crankcase oil level daily. Start engine and visually check for oil leaks at drainplug and oil filter. Stop engine and wait approximately one minute for oil to drain back into oil pan, then recheck oil level with dipstick. On vehicles equipped for deep water fording, the dipstick has a seal which fits into the opening of the dipstick tube. The dipstick handle must be turned counter- clockwise to be released before dipstick is withdrawn. Turn handle clockwise to seat after installing dipstick. Have oil changed every 3,000 mi (4,827 km), or semiannually, whichever occurs first. NOTES TM 9-2320-387-10