TM 5-3895-383-10
2-5
e. Oil Filter Statement. Oil filters shall be changed as applicable, when:
(1) They are known to be contaminated or clogged.
(2) At prescribed hard-time intervals.
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
21.1 gallons
(80 liters)
Before 0.1
-25°F (-32°C) to 0°F (-18°C)
HO, 0W20
MIL-L-46167
During
Steering cylinder
pins, steering
pins, blade
cylinder pins,
and blade pivot
pins
Above -25°F (-32°C)
GAA
MIL-G-10924
MIL-G-23827
As required
W
0.1
Engine crankcase Above 5°F (-15°C)
EO, 15W40
MIL-PRF-2104
After
0.1
-25°F (-32°C) to 5°F (-15°C)
EO
Sub-zero
MIL-L-46167
5.3 gallons
(20 liters
[with filter])
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
8 gallons
(30 liters)
Before 0.1
Cooling System
After warranty expiration
A-A-52624
8 gallons
(30 liters)
Before 0.1
