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4. Remove engine oil dipstick (Figure 2, Item 1).
5. Open one quart of required engine oil.
NOTE
When adding engine oil into cylinder head, make sure to pour the oil in a slow and
constant manner. Pouring oil too quickly can cause oil spillage onto the cylinder head
and/or engine block.
6. Insert small end of oil spout or funnel into cylinder head (Figure 4, Item 1) cover and slowly pour oil into cylinder
head cover.
7. Remove oil spout or funnel from engine cylinder head cover.
8. Repeat steps 5 through 7 of this procedure until 9 quarts of oil have been added to the engine cylinder head
cover.
9. Reinstall engine oil dipstick (Figure 2, Item 1) to check oil level.
NOTE
It will be necessary to wipe the engine oil dipstick clean, then reinsert it and remove it
again in order to check the engine oil level.
10. After adding 9 quarts of oil, remove engine oil dipstick (Figure 2, Item 1) and determine that engine oil level is in
safe operating zone. Add additional oil as required.
11. Replace engine oil dipstick (Figure 2, Item 1) and make sure it is fully seated.
12. Replace oil filler cap (Figure 4, Item 1) in cylinder head cover and hand tighten in clockwise direction.
13. Exit top of MTRCS using roof access provided.
14. Reconnect battery negative (-) terminal (WP 0053, Reconnect).
WARNING
Approved hearing protection must be worn when operating the MTRCS diesel
engine. Failure to observe this precaution may result in severe and permanent
hearing loss.
15. Perform engine start and allow engine to run for 5 minutes (TM 10-8415-222-10, Operating Procedures).
NOTE
If leaks are detected, be sure that the engine oil drain valve handle is fully closed and
oil filter is hand tight.
16. Check for leaks around oil filter (Figure 3, Item 1) and drain valve (Figure 1, Item 3).
If a leak is detected around oil filter, attempt to tighten oil filter an additional 1/4-turn.
If a leak is detected around drain valve, be sure handle is 90 (perpendicular) to drain valve.
17. Perform engine stop (TM 10-8415-222-10, Operating Procedures).
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