TM 9-6115-668-13
2.3.2.5 Check Diesel Engine Oil Level before starting engine.
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
Oil level must come up to upper dot marking (5).
3.
Insert dipstick (4) into tube until it stops, then remove and read off oil level.
CAUTION
If the oil level reaches only to lower dot marking (6), 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 dot marking (5).
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 cap (2).
8. Close flap (1).
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