TM 9-2350-261-10
ARMY OIL ANALYSIS PROGRAM (AOAP) CHECK
INITIAL SETUP
Personnel Required:
Equipment Conditions:
Driver
Engine stopped (page 2-184)
References:
LO 9-2350-261-12
TAKING OIL SAMPLES
NOTE
There are two sampling valves.
One is on the engine oil filter,
and
the
other
is
on
the
transmission oil cooler elbow on
the transmission.
AOAP is not a replacement for
hard time replacement of engine
and transmission oil filters, only
for condition of oil.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Perform BEFORE operation
checks and services prior to
taking oil samples (page 236).
Obtain two sample bottles and
two DA Forms 2026s from your
unit AOAP monitor.
Start engine (page 2-161).
Drive carrier a short distance
(about 5 miles) to bring the
engine and transmission up to
normal operating temperatures
(page 2176).
Stop carrier and lock steering
levers. Keep engine running
(page 2-176).
6. Place range selector in N position
and keep engine running.
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