LO 9-2350-261-12
LUBRICATION ORDER
10 July 1990
(Supersedes LO 9-2350-261-12, July 1985)
NOTES
CAUTION
DO NOT use compressed air to dry filter,
WARNING
Damage will result.
Fire resistant hydraulic (FRH) fluid may
2. HYDRAULIC TANK DRAIN. Drain hydrau-
contain Tricresyl Phosphate which, if
lic system tank and service strainer every
taken internally, can produce paralysis.
1500 miles, semiannually, or when hy-
Hydraulic fluid may be absorbed through
draulic fluid type is changed. Drain hy-
the skin. Wear long sleeves, gloves, gog-
draulic system tank as follows:
gles, and face shield. If FRH gets in eyes,
a. Lower ramp (TM 9-2350-261-10).
wash them immediately and get medical
aid immediately. If FRH gets on your skin,
b. Place suitable container of at least 2
thoroughly wash with soap and water.
gallon capacity under drain elbow on
Wash hands thoroughly prior to eating or
bottom of tank, and remove plug.
smoking. Application of these measures
c. Disconnect hose at filter adapter el-
is considered an effective control of the
bow. Remove four machine bolts and
hazard.
key washers that secure filter adapter
to tank. Discard key washers. Remove
CAUTION
filter and preformed packing from
Use only FRH hydraulic fluid. Do not mix
adapter. Discard packing. Wash adapt-
different types of fluid. Do NOT overfill.
er thoroughly in cleaning solvent (PD-
680, Type II).
1, HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TANK. With ramp
down and carrier on level ground, check
d. Clean interior of tank through the
hydraulic fluid level. Fluid level should be
adapter opening with dry cleaning sol-
halfway in sight glass. To add hydraulic
vent (PD-680, Type II) and clean cloth.
fluid, remove fill plug and preformed
e. Install new filter and packing on adapt-
packing from top of tank. Add hydraulic
er. Secure adapter to tank with four
fluid as needed. Install fill plug and new
new key washers and four machine
preformed packing.
bolts. Connect hose to adapter elbow.
f. Fill tank with FRH fluid (2 quarts) to
WARNING
bring level between MAX and MIN
Dry cleaning solvent burns easily, can
marks.
cause skin rash, and can give off harmful
g. Operate ramp and check for leaks.
vapors. To avoid injury, keep away from
open fire and use in well-ventilated area.
Wear protective clothing and rubber
gloves.
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