LO-9-2350-266-12
CARRIER, PERSONNEL, FULL TRACKED, ARMORED FIRE SUPPORT, M981
LUBRICATION ORDER
MARCH 1990
LO-9-2350-266-12 - Page 2 of 48
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).
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.
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