TM 5-3820-245-14&P
D.
Service Procedure and Recommendations
1.
Stop engine before checking or adding oil.
2.
Clean around oil fill before checking or adding oil.
3.
It is recommended that all lubricating oil and oil filter be changed after the first 50 hours of operation
and/or after overhaul.
4.
Thereafter and under normal operating conditions, it is recommended that all lubricating oil and oil
filter be changed after every 500 hours of operation.
The oil in the system must be changed whenever the oil shows traces of dirt or the affects of high
operating temperature evidence by discoloration or strong odor.
If the oil in the system has become contaminated with metal particles, ALL the components of the
hydraulic system (oil tubes, manifold, oil pump, oil filter, control valve, converter, clutches, heat
exchanger, sump) must be thoroughly cleaned. Generally, this means a tear-down of the unit. Metal
particles in the oil is evidence of failure of some part.
5.
Drain dirty oil while unit is still warm, examining for contamination as described above.
6.
Clean all magnetic drain plugs before replacing.
7.
Replace oil filter element.
8.
Always use clean oil and clean containers.
9.
Do not overfill.
10.
Keep all joints in the shuttle box and transmission controls properly lubricated with heavy grease.
11. If radiator is drained during winter storage, the heat exchanger on the Model 1213704N0 should also
be drained, using the drain plug provided on the left hand side.
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