TM 5-2420-230-24-2
B3.9 and B5.9 Series Engines
Lubricating Oil Dipstick (007-009)
Section 7 - Lubricating Oil System - Group 07
Page 7-11
Fill the filter with clean lubricating oil, and apply a light coat
of oil to the sealing gasket. Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, B Series Engines, Bulletin No.
3810205, for lubricating oil recommendation.
Install the lubricating oil filter.
Fill the coolant system, and operate the engine to check for
leaks.
Stop the engine, and check the coolant and lubricating oil
level.
Lubricating Oil Dipstick (007-009)
Calibrate (007-009-030)
NOTE: This procedure must begin with the oil pan drained.
Refer to Procedure 007-025.
Install the dipstick in the dipstick tube housing.
Use clean lubricating engine oil to fill the oil pan to the
specified ``low'' oil level. Refer to Lubricating Oil System -
Specifications in this section for the correct engine oil
capacity.
CAUTION
Use care when marking the dipstick, or the dipstick will
break if the scribe mark is too deep.
Remove the dipstick and scribe a mark across the stick at
the oil level. Label the mark with an ``L'' to indicate the
``low'' oil level.
NOTE: If a new blank dipstick is being used, cut the dipstick
off approximately 38 mm [1.5 in] below the ``low'' oil level
mark.
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