TM 5-3805-262-20
3-30. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
8. LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE (Cont).
Step 2.
Turn engine oil dipstick handle clockwise several turns then pull up
to remove.
Check if proper weight oil is used and if oil level is between ADD
and FULL marks on dipstick.
a. If engine oil is not proper weight, drain engine oil, replace
oil filter, and fill engine crankcase with proper weight oil
(page 4-2) . If oil level is not between ADD and FULL marks, add
o i l .
b. If engine oil is proper weight and oil level is between ADD and
FULL marks, go to step 3 below.
Step 3.
Check for engine oil leaks at rocker arm cover gaskets, oil pan gas-
ket, timing gear and fuel pump gear cover gaskets, engine oil fil-
ter, engine oil cooler; external oil lines between cylinder block
and fuel injection pump, cylinder block and air compressor, and tim-
ing gear cover and air compressor; and oil drain plug gasket.
a. If oil leaks are seen, tighten hardware or notify next higher
maintenance level to replace leaking gaskets.
b. If oil leaks are not seen, go to step 4 below.
Step 4.
Open radiator grille at rear of loader.
Connect STE/ICE power cable W5 connector P1 to VTM J1.
Check that VTM PUSH ON/PULL OFF switch is in OFF position.
Connect power cable W5 red clip lead to loader
and black clip lead to loader battery negative
b a t t e r y p o s i t i v e p o st
post .
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