Table 1.
Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) – Before - Continued.
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE
CHECKED OR
SERVICED
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT
NOT READY/
AVAILABLE IF:
NOTE
If oil level is between ADD and 1/2 in.
above the FULL mark, go to Step 7. If oil
level needs to be adjusted perform Step 6a
or 6b.
6. Adjust oil level.
NOTE
1/2 in. on oil gauge rod equals approximately
one gallon of oil.
a. If the oil is below the ADD mark add oil to bring
the oil level between the ADD and FULL mark. Refer to
Lubrication Instructions (WP 0101) for proper oil and
filling instructions. Start main engine (WP 0010), let run
approximately five minutes. Move transmission shift
selector lever through all ranges (WP 0012). Shut
down main engine, wait three to five minutes and
repeat Step 5.
NOTE
Transmission oil sampling valve may be
used to remove excess oil from
transmission.
b. If the oil level is more than 1/2 in. above FULL
mark on oil gauge rod, start main engine (WP 0010)
and run for five minutes. Move transmission shift
selector lever through all ranges (WP 0012) and shut
down main engine. Wait three to five minutes and
repeat Step 5. If oil level remains more than 1/2 in.
above FULL mark; adjust oil level between ADD and
1/2 in. above FULL mark by removing excess oil.
7. Install oil gauge rod into transmission oil filler tube.
Close access doors, engine deck exhaust grilles, and
exhaust deflector (WP 0029).
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