TM 5-3895-382-10
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2-6. GENERAL LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS (CONT)
f. AOAP Sampling. Engine oil shall be sampled at 50 hours of operation or 90 days, whichever occurs first,
for Active Army Units. Reserve and National Guard activities will use 50 hours or 180 days, whichever occurs
first, as prescribed interval. Hydraulic oil shall be sampled once a year. Sampling will be performed as prescribed
by DA Pam 738-750.
g. Warranty Hard-time Statement. For equipment under manufacturers’ warranty, hard-time oil service
intervals shall be followed for the duration of the warranty. Intervals shall be shortened when lubricants are
known to be contaminated or when operation is under adverse conditions (such as longer-than-usual operating
hours, extended idling periods, and extreme dust).
h. Operator’s Lubrication Requirements. The following lubrication table gives an overview of lubricants, and
intervals the operator will need.
Operator’s Lubrication Requirements
Location
Temperature Range
Lubricant
MIL Symbol
(NATO Code)
Specification
Capacity
IntervalMan-
hour
Hydraulic oil
tank
Above 0°F (-18°C)
HO, SAE 10W
MIL-PRF-2104
19 gallons
(72 liters)
Before 0.1
-25°F (-32°C) to 0°F (-18°C)
HO, 0W20
MIL-L-46167
During
Oscillating pins,
steering pins,
blade cylinder
pins, and blade
pivot pins
Above -25°F (-32°C)
GAA
MIL-G-10924
MIL-G-23827
As required
Weekly 0.1
Engine crankcase Above 5°F (-15°C)
EO, 15W40
MIL-PRF-2104
2.3 gallons
(9 liters)
Before 0.1
-25°F (-32°C) to 5°F (-15°C)
EO
Sub-zero
MIL-L-46167
EO = Engine Oil
GAA = Grease, Automotive and Artillery
HO = Hydraulic Oil
Operator’s Coolant Requirements
Location
Period
Lubricant
MIL Symbol
(NATO Code)
Specification
Capacity
IntervalMan-
hour
Cooling System
During warranty period
ELC
2.9 gallons
(11 liters)
Before 0.1
Cooling System
After warranty expiration
A-A-52624
2.9 gallons
(11 liters)
Before 0.1
