TM 5-3895-376-14&P
Section I. UNIT LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
d . Always clean around engine oil filter, oil filler cap,
4-1. GENERAL.
and vibrator drain and fill plugs with a rag, prior to
servicing the plate compactor.
a.
Lubrication requirements for the plate compactor
consist of servicing the engine oil and oil filter,
and servicing the vibrator oil. While the operator
4-2. LUBRICATION DETAILS.
(C - crew) is-authorized to check and replenish
a.
Table 4-1 prescribes the type and grade of lubri-
the engine oil level, unit (0) maintenance is re-
cants for servicing of the plate compactor at vari
sponsible for all lubrication servicing of the plate
ous temperature ranges. Capacity, intervals of
compactor.
service and approximate man-hours required are
provided.
b.
This plate compactor is not enrolled in the Army
Oil Analysis Program. HARD TIME INTERVALS
Service the engine oil and oil filter as prescribed
b.
APPLY, based on normal operation. Constant
use, use in extreme dusty or high temperatures
will require a more frequent interval for servicing
Service the vibrator oil as prescribed in para-
c.
of the engine oil and filter. Use prescribed type
and grade of oil for expected ambient tempera-
ture range.
c.
The oil filter shall be changed at prescribed
hardtime Intervals based on normal operation.
Table 4-1. Lubricant Table for Plate Compactor
Temperature
Lubricant Mil. Symbol
Man-
Interval
Capacity
Component
hour
(NATO Code) Specification
Range
100 Hr
1.2 qts (1 I)
Engine
+0F to +120F
OE/HDO 15/40 (O-1236) MIL-L-2104
(-18C to +49C)
1.2 qts (1 I)
-15F to +40F
OE/HDO 10 (O-237) MIL-L-2104
100 Hr
.5
1.2 qts (1 I)
+18F to +120F
OE/HDO 30 (O-238) MIL-L-2104
(-8C to +49C)
.5
Annually
1.6 pts (.75 l)
Vibrator
-10F to + 120F
GO 80/90 (O-226) MIL-L-2105
(-23C to + 49C)
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