TM 5-2410-241-23-2
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CHANGING ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
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WARN I N G
Engine oil should be warm to ensure it drainscompletely from crankcase. Use caution to
protect against burns, when draining oil.
Contact with engine oil can damage skin. Wear gloves when handling engine oil. If oil
contacts skin, wash it off immediately.
Lubricating oil is very slippery. Immediately wipe up any spills.
Failure to follow these warningsmay cause injury to personnel.
N OT E
Care must be taken to ensure that fluidsare contained during performance of inspection,
maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid
with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any
component containing fluids.
Dispose of all fluids accordingto local regulations and mandates.
1. Remove two bolts (Figure 1, Item 2) and plate (Figure 1, Item 1) from bottom guard (Figure 1, Item 3).
2. Install a 0.75 in (19.0 mm) pipe into drain (Figure 1, Item 4). Pipe requires a 3/4-14 NPTF pipe thread.
3. Open drain valve (Figure 1, Item 5). Allow oil to drain into a suitable container. A drain hose may be attached to
the pipe to aid in draining.
4. When oil has completed draining from crankcase, close drain valve (Figure 1, Item 5). Remove pipe from drain
(Figure 1, Item 4).
5. Install access cover (Figure 1, Item 1) and two bolts (Figure 1, Item 2) on bottom guard (Figure 1, Item 3).
Figure 1. Oil Drain.
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