TM 9-2350-238-20-1
2-10. TOOLS AND SUPPLIES (CONT).
Table 2-2. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES WITH LUBRICATION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR M578 RECOVERY VEHICLE (CONT)
Item
No.
18
(cont)
Interval
Item To Check/
Service
Transmission
Drain and Fill
(cont)
Procedure
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Dry cleaning solvent (SD2) is toxic and
flammable. Wear protective goggles and
gloves and use only in well-ventilated area.
Clean transmission drain plug (2) with dry clean-
ing solvent (item 16, appx C) and install drain
plug and access cover (1).
Replace transmission oil filter.
Do not check oil with engine running. Do
not overfill.
Add OEA (item 29, appx C) at transmission fill
(3) until oil level is within OPERATING RANGE
on gage (4).
After filling, run engine at 1600 to 1900 rpm with
brakes applied and transmission in fourth gear.
Run until oil temperature gage reads 180 °F
(82 °C).
Run engine at 1200 to 1600 rpm for 1 to 3 min-
utes with transmission in neutral to stabilize oil
temperature between 180 °F (82 °C) and 200 °F
(93 °C).
Stop engine and wait 3 to 5 minutes. Check
that oil level is within OPERATING RANGE on
gage (4). Do not add or drain oil if in this range.
Add oil only when below ADD mark.
Not Fully Mission
Capable If:
Class Ill leaks
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