TM-9-2350-274-BD
M109/M110/M578 VEHICLES HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED FULL-TRACKED
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1984
TM-9-2350-274-BD - Page 63 of 219
TM 9-2350-274-BD
ENGINE
3-9. OIL LEVEL LOW
General Information
Low oil level, engine crankcase. If the engine oil is supplemented with any type of oil
other than that recommended by the LO, it will be necessary to drain the oil and
replace the oil filter as soon as possible. Oils other than those designed for use in
engines will provide limited lubrication.
See Appendix C for possible substitutes.
Limitations
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Possible transmission overheating or damage.
Personnel/Time Required:
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1 soldier
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15 minutes
Material/Tools
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Large clean container
Other Options
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Use oil from damaged vehicle
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Cooking oil
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Diesel fuel
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Hydraulic fluid
Procedural Steps:
1. Place vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove cover plate (item 2) from
bottom of hull.
3. Drain oil from a damaged vehicles
transmission or engine by removing
drain plug (item 1) and drain
approximately 2 gallons into a
container.
4. Reinstall drain plug and cover
removed above.
5. Add oil to engine crankcase and bring oil level to at least the ADD OIL mark on
gage.
6. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair the vehicle using standard maintenance procedures.
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