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TM 10-3930-664-10
SECTION III. Maintenance Procedures
3-4. INTRODUCTION
This section contains maintenance procedures which are the responsibility of the operator. See paragraph 2-5, Preventive
Maintenance Checks and Services for additional maintenance not covered in this section. The maintenance procedures in
this manual are authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (refer to TM10-3930-664-24).
3-5. ENGINE OIL SAMPLING VALVE - SERVICE
This task covers:
Obtaining an engine oil sample for the Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP).
1.
CLEAN THE ENGINE OIL SAMPLING VALVE (1).
2.
START THE ENGINE, PARAGRAPH 2-9. BRING
IT TO NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE.
3.
OBTAIN THE OIL SAMPLE.
a.
With the engine at idle, remove the dust cap
(2) on the engine oil sampling valve (1).
b.
Place a clean container under the valve (1)
spout.
c.
Rotate the knob (3) clockwise to drain
approximately one pint (.47 liters) of oil prior to taking a
sample. Release the knob (3) to close the valve.
d.
Place a sample bottle under the valve (1)
spout and fill to it within 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) from top.
Release the knob (3) to close the valve. Cap the bottle
immediately.
e.
Install the dust cap (2) on the oil sampling
valve(I). Tighten dustcap only finger tight. Return the
oil drained into container during step c to the engine.
f.
Check oil level and add oil if necessary.
Refer to LO10-3930-664-12.
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