LO-9-2320-260-12 Lubrication Order for M113A2 M577A2 M106A2 M125A2 M1059 M1064 M1068 Download

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NOTES 6. ENGINE OIL FILTER. Filter element will 1. Do NOT mix OE/HDO-15W40 with single be replaced each time an engine oil grade lubricants. change is required (TM 9-2350-261-20). The filter element will be changed on hard 2. Complete oil change with filters is re- time interval. When the AOAP laboratory quired when converting from OE/HDO identifies to replace the oil, reset the hard 15W40 to OEA (PE-30-1) to OE/HDO time interval for the filter element. 15W40 or OEA; OEA to OE/HDO 15W40: etc.) in accordance with Temperature Key WARNING Chart. Hot parts can burn you. Use care when you work near hot power unit. CAUTION Engine can be damaged if filled above F NOTE (FULL) mark. Drain oil only when hot after engine operation. Allow oil to drain thoroughly. NOTE Park carrier on level ground to check oil Visual inspection of engine oil should levels. Check/lubricate all oil and grease not be justification to replace oil. Modern fitting points after washing or fording. detergent engine oils, especially in die- 3. ENGINE OIL LEVEL. Before starting en- sel engines, may appear dark/black in color due to additives. gine, check for oil level between F and L marks on gage rod. Oil level should not 7. ENGINE OIL DRAIN AND FILTER ELE- *RS be above F (FULL) mark or below L MENT REPLACEMENT. (LOW) mark. *RE a. Remove hull bottom access cover 4. FREQUENCY OF AOAP SAMPLE. Every (TM 9-2350-261 -20). 60 days, obtain a sample of engine oil b. Place a suitable container under engine and send to the nearest AOAP Laborato- oil pan. ry. For additional reference see TB 43- C. Remove plug from engine oil pan and 0210 and TM 9-2300-422-23&P. Routine drain oil into container. samples are to be submitted at pre- d. Inspect plug and oil for metallic parti- scribed intervals. Samples should be tak- cles. If metal chips are found. notify en as near the prescribed interval as direct support maintenance. possible. If sampling at the prescribed interval is not possible, a 10 percent e. Clean and install drain plug in engine oil variance before or after the scheduled pan. interval date, or miles for sampling is f. Remove the driver's access panel permissible. The need for On-condition oil (TM 9-2350-261 -10). changes will be determined by the AOAP g. Remove drain plug, filter cover, gasket. Laboratory. and filter element. 5. HARD TIME INTERVAL. If AOAP Labora- tory support is not available, drain oil and change filter element/gasket every 1500 miles or annually. The hard time interval may be shortened if you are operating the equipment under adverse conditions. CARD 8 of 32 Change 3