TM 9-6115-729-24
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FILTER REMOVAL AND OIL DRAIN
1. Ensure generator set is fully stopped. On EMCP, set ENGINE CONTROL Switch to OFF/RESET, set Battery
Disconnect Switch to OFF, and set DEAD CRANK SWITCH to OFF. before proceeding.
CAUTION
Do not drain oil when engine is cold. When engine is cold, oil contaminants are not suspended in
the oil and will not be removed during the draining process. This will allow contaminants to remain
in oil and will cause equipment damage.
2. Allow engine to cool for approximately 10 minutes.
NOTE
Engine oil capacity is 30 quarts (27.3 L).
3. Open right front door and left front door.
4. Place suitable container below oil drain, located at lower front left side of TQG, near slave receptacle.
5. Remove plug (Figure 1, Item 1) from oil drain.
6. Open oil drain valve (Figure 1, Item 2) at lower left side of oil pan and allow oil to drain from system.
7. Remove oil filter (Figure 1, Item 3) using strap wrench if necessary.
8. Remove magnetic plug (Figure 1, Item 4) and preformed packing (Figure 1, Item 5) from lower right side of oil
pan, opposite drain valve (Figure 1, Item 2). Inspect magnetic plug for metal particles. If metal particles are
present, notify supervisor. Wipe off plug.
END OF TASK
FILTER INSTALLATION AND OIL FILL
1. Clean area where oil filter mounts.
2. Install preformed packing (Figure 1, Item 5) and magnetic plug (Figure 1, Item 4).
3. Apply thin coat of lubricating oil to rubber seal (Figure 1, Item 6) on oil filter (Figure 1, Item 3).
4. Install oil filter (Figure 1, Item 3) by hand until seal (Figure 1, Item 6) contacts base, then tighten by hand
turn more.
5. Close oil drain valve (Figure 1, Item 2).
NOTE
Engine oil capacity is 30 quarts (27.3 L).
6. Remove oil filler cap (Figure 1, Item 7) on left front of engine. Refill system with oil (see WP 0014 for proper
oil). Install oil filler cap (Figure 1, Item 7).
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