TM 10-8145-222-23
0024
REPLACE CONTINUED
Replace Oil Filter
1. If not already accomplished, perform Drain Engine Oil in accordance with this WP.
2. Remove right-side panel if not already accomplished (WP 0013, Remove).
WARNING
The oil filter can hold nearly one quart of potentially hot oil. Spilling oil from the filter
can cause severe burns. Use care when removing and disposing of hot oil filter and
oil.
NOTE
Two filters are visible from the unit right side. The oil filter is the more accessible filter
located toward the front. The other filter is the fuel filter.
3. Rotate oil filter (Figure 3, Item 1) in counterclockwise direction and remove filter from oil pump stem being
careful that it does not tip and spill oil onto your hand.
4. Drain oil from removed filter (Figure 3, Item 1) by turning upside down over drip pan.
5. Wipe up any spilled oil with rags.
6. Discard old oil, oil filter, and oily rags in accordance with unit SOP.
CAUTION
The replacement oil filter will not have any oil inside of it. The oil filter must be filled
with oil before it is installed onto the engine oil pump stem. Failure to fill the
replacement oil filter will cause the engine to operate for a period of time without oil
supply to the bearings and will result in damage to the engine.
7. Fill replacement oil filter (Figure 3, Item 1) with oil until approximately 3/4 full.
8. Place light amount of oil around entire surface of oil filter gasket (Figure 3, Item 2).
9. Install replacement oil filter on oil pump stem and turn in clockwise direction until seated.
10. Turn oil filter an additional 1/4-turn after hand tight.
11. Perform Add Engine Oil in accordance with this WP.
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