ENGINE OIL FILTER MAINTENANCE - continued

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ENGINE OIL FILTER MAINTENANCE (Contd)

DRAINING OIL

.WARNING.

Accidental or intentional introduction of liquid contaminants into

the environment is in violation of state, federal, and military

regulations. Refer to Army POL (WP 0001 00) for information

concerning storage, use, and disposal of these liquids. Failure to

do so may result in injury or death.

CAUTION

Ensure crankcase is drained with oil warmed and engine stopped

to prevent waste particles suspended in oil from recirculating

through engine when oil is refilled.

NOTE

Vehicle must be parked on level ground when performing this

procedure.

Have drainage container ready to catch oil.

Start engine (TM 9-2320-386-10) and allow engine to reach normal operating temperature. Stop

engine.

.WARNING.

Engine oil may be hot when it is drained from crankcase. Use

caution when removing drainplug from oil pan. Failure to do so

may cause injury to personnel.

NOTE

On vehicles equipped with winch, it may be necesasary to move

hydraulic line to the side to drain engine oil.

Remove drainplug (2) and O-ring (3) from oil pan (1) and allow oil to drain. Discard O-ring (3).

Install new O-ring (3) and drainplug (2) on oil pan (1).

FILTER REMOVAL

Remove oil filter (6) from oil filter base (4). Discard oil filter (6).

CLEANING

Wipe sealing surface of oil filter base (4). Ensure sealing surface is clean and free from gasket remains.

FILTER INSTALLATION

Apply lubricating oil to surface of oil filter gasket (5). Install new oil filter (6) on oil filter base (4).

Tighten oil filter (6) until oil filter gasket (5) contacts sealing surface of oil filter base (4).

Tighten oil filter (6) an additional 3/4 turn.

Fill engine crankcase to proper fluid level (TM 9-2320-386-10).

Start engine (TM 9-2320-386-10) and check for leaks.

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