LO-9-2350-266-12 Lubrication Order for M981 Armored Fire Support Download
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SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS. Samples may 5. Place range selector in N position and be taken without WARMING a component to keep engine running. operating temperature if the equipment has been operated within the last 30 days. If the 6. equipment has not been operated within the Remove driver’s power plant access last 30 days, the components must be panel (TM 9-2350-266-10). brought to operating temperature. These requisites apply to both routine and special 7. With engine running, remove dust caps sampling. Oil samples must not be taken from engine and transmission oil sampling immediately after oil is added. When oil valves. sampling valve is not available to take oil sample, use vampire pump to take samples. 8. Open sample valve on engine oil filter and drain small amount of oil into a suitable container to clear valve of grit and contami- SAMPLING PROCEDURES. nation. (Properly dispose of container and oil upon completion of sample taking.) FiII sam- pling bottle to neck shoulder and seal it. Attach DA Form 2026 to sample bottle. NOTE DO NOT ADD OIL immediately prior to taking oil samples. When Daily operation checks and services indicate the need to replenish oil levels, WAIT until after taking samples. New oil added immediately prior to taking samples or before pro- longed operation of compo- nents will adversely affect oil analysis results. For location of nearest AOAP laboratory and complete infor- mation about AOAP, refer to TB 43-0210. 9. Close oil sample valve and reinstall dust 1. Perform Daily operation checks and cap. services. 10. Take oil sample from transmission in 2. Obtain two sample bottles (NSN same manner (steps 7 thru 9). 8125-01-082-9697) and two DA Form 2026s from unit AOAP monitor. 11. Shut off engine (TM 9-2350-266-10). 3. Start the engine (TM 9-2350-266-10). If required (refer to Sampling Requirements), 12. Install driver’s compartment power operate carrier to bring engine and transmis- plant access panel and secure carrier. sion up to normal operating temperatures. 4. Stop carrier and set steering levers (TM 13. Deliver sample bottles to unit AOAP 9-2350-266-10). monitor. Card 2 of 51/(52 blank)