TM 5-3805-290-23-2
CHANGING TRANSMISSION OIL - CONTINUED
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REFILLING
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1.
Remove padlock (6) and transmission filler cap (7).
N OT E
Maintain transmission oil level between "LOW" and "HIGH" mark in sight gage. When transmission is
warm and engine is running, maintain oil level at top of sight gage. When transmission is cool and engine is
not running, check transmission oil level by using dipstick if sight gage is blocked. Take more than one
reading to achieve consistent reading on dipstick. Oil level must be maintained in crosshatched area of dip-
stick. Dipstick is attached to transmission filler cap.
2.
Fill transmission with transmission oil through transmission filler tube (8).
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3.
Install new transmission breather (4) on transmission case (5).
4.
Start engine and run at low idle. Apply service brake. Slowly operate transmission controls to circulate oil (TM 5-3805-
290-10).
5.
Move shift lever to NEUTRAL and engage parking brake. Inspect transmission for leaks.
6.
Shut down engine (TM 5-3805-290-10).
N OT E
Check transmission oil level by using dip-
stick if sight gage is blocked. You may
need to take more than one reading to
achieve consistent reading on the dipstick.
Oil level needs to be maintained in cross-
hatched area of dipstick. Dipstick is
attached to transmission filler cap.
7.
Maintain transmission oil level between "LOW" mark
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and "HIGH" mark in sight gage (9) when transmission
is warm and engine is running.
N OT E
Maintain transmission oil level at top of sight gage when transmission is cool and engine is not running.
Add transmission oil if necessary.
8.
Install transmission filler cap (7) on transmission filler tube (8).
9.
Install padlock (6) on transmission filler cap (7).
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