TM 5-3825-270-10
0070
LUBRICATION PROCEDURES - Continued
Clean area around lubrication points with solvent cleaning compound or equivalent before lubricating equipment.
Keep all external parts of equipment not requiring lubrication free of lubricants. After lubrication, wipe off excess
lubricant to prevent accumulation of foreign matter.
Maintain a record of lubrication performed and report any problems noted during lubrication. Refer to DA PAM 750-8
for forms and procedures to record and report any findings.
NOTE
Only lubricants authorized for use by the operator are listed in this KEY.
Table 2. Key.
EXPECTED
LUBRICANT/
REFILL CAPACITY
TEMPERATURES
COMPONENT
OE/HDO 15W40/
13.96 qt (13.2 L)
ALL
Engine Crankcase
TEMPERATURES
GAA Grease,
As Required
ALL
Automotive and
TEMPERATURES
Artillery
Every 8 to 15 hours of Operation:
Check Engine Oil Level. When checking the oil level, the engine should be level and must not be running.
Remove any dirt in the dipstick (Figure 1, Item 1) area.
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Figure 1. Dipstick.
Check oil level at the dipstick (Figure 1, Item 1). Fill as necessary up to the top line on the dipstick.
Every 24 Hours of Operation:
Lightly lubricate two water turret lube points with GAA after each 24 hours of accumulated use.
