TM 9-6115-668-13
2.3.2.4 Check Diesel Engine Oil Level after Engine Shutdown.
Shut down Gen Set 150 kW, paragraph 2.5.2.
NOTE
Diesel engine oil must be checked on level surface.
1.
Open flap (1, figure 2-8).
2.
Remove dipstick (4) from tube and wipe off with cloth (item 3, Appendix E).
NOTE
1-2 minutes after engine Is shut off, oil level must reach to top line
marking (8) on dipstick.
3.
Insert dipstick (4) into tube until it stops: pull out and read oil level.
CAUTION
If oil level comes only to lower line (7), immediately add oil of the same
specification.
4.
Insert dipstick (4) back into tube until it stops.
5.
Unscrew oil cap (2) from oil filler neck (3).
CAUTION
l Do not mix oils of different specifications.
l Use a cloth to catch any oil overflows.
l Check oil level repeatedly while adding; do
not go above upper line marking (8).
6.
Place funnel in oil filler neck (3) and add oil of correct specification for the engine, paragraph 2.3.3.
7.
Remove funnel from oil filler neck (3) and screw on oil cap (2).
8. Close flap (1).
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