TM 5-3895-370-14&P
3-6. ENGINE SERVICE (CONT).
b.
Engine Oil Level Check.
CAUTION
Never operate the engine with the oil level below the L (Low) mark or above the H
(High) mark. Low or high oil levels can cause damage to the engine components.
NOTE
Wait at least 5 minutes after shutting off the engine before checking the oil level.
This allows time for the oil to drain into the oil pan.
(1)
Remove engine panel (1). Refer to para
3-6, step a.
(2)
Remove dipstick (2) from dipstick tube (3)
and wipe clean.
(3)
Insert dipstick (2) in dipstick tube (3).
(4)
Remove dipstick (2).
(5)
Check oil level. Oil level should be
between H and L marks on dipstick (2).
(6)
If oil level is below L, or above H, notify
unit maintenance.
(7)
Install dipstick (2) in dipstick tube (3).
(8)
Install engine panel (1). Refer to para 3-6,
step a.
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