TM 5-3825-229-14&P
4-48. OIL FILTER
THIS TASK COVERS:
a.
Removal
Equipment Conditions:
b.
Installation
Ref
Conditions
INITIAL SETUP:
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Engine crankcase drained and drain
Tools Required:
plug installed
Nomenclature:
Equipment/Materials Required:
General Mechanical
Oil (Item 10, Appendix E)
Tool Kit
Rags (Item 6, Appendix E)
a
Removal.
(1) Place drain pan under oil filter element (1).
(2) Remove and discard oil filter element (1).
(3) Clean off filter mounting surface (2) thoroughly.
b.
Installation.
(1) Make certain that gasket (3) is in filter element (1).
(2) Apply thin film of clean oil to gasket (3).
(3) Install filter element (1), spinning it down by hand until gasket just contacts mounting surface. Hand-
tighten an additional1/4 to 3/4 turn. Do not overtighten.
(4) Fill crankcase with correct type of oil (see para. 3-2).
CAUTION
Do not start pump engine unless distributor pump is primed. Refer to para. 2-16 to prime pump.
(5) Run engine. Check for oil leaks around filter element and drain plug.
(6) Stop engine so that oil can drain down. Check oil level; oil level should be at FULL mark.
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