LO-9-2350-238-12

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED LIGHT, ARMORED, M578

LUBRICATION ORDER

APRIL 1992

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DAILY NOTES (CONTINUED)
Note 1
FINAL DRIVE FILL AND LEVEL
Check oil level from outside vehicle. Fill plug access is under
transmission deck.
A Remove level check plug (1) .
B Check that oil is level with bottom of opening. If not, remove
transmission deck and fill plug (2) in final drive saddle.
C Add oil (OE/HDO or OEA), slowly, until oil flows from check
plug (1) opening.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent (SD2) is toxic and flammable.
Wear protective goggles and gloves and use only in
well-ventilated area.
D Clean level check plug (1) and fill plug (2) with solvent SD2 and
install.
E Repeat steps A thru D for opposite side.
Note 2
TRANSMISSION FILL AND LEVEL
Access is through door in transmission deck.
CAUTION
Do NOT check oil with engine running.
Do NOT overfill.
Note
Always think about oil temperature when adding oil.
The oil level will vary within OPERATING RANGE due
to oil temperature.
A Check that oil level is within OPERATING RANGE on gage. Do
not add or drain oil if in this range. Add oil only when below
ADD mark.
B Add or drain oil (OEA or OE/HDO) as required. See Note 44 for drain
procedure.
C Take oil sample every 25 hours of operation or every 60 days,
whichever occurs first. Refer to DA PAM 738-750 for sampling
requirements.
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