TM 5-3895-383-24
Eccentric Weight Housing Oil - Change
SMCS Code:
6606-044-OC
Change the Oil
1.
Take an oil sample from each eccentric weight housing.
There is one eccentric weight housing on each side of
the drum. You do not need to flush the housings if the
oil is cleaner than ISO 23/21. If the oil sample rating is
higher than ISO 23/21 you must flush the housings.
Illustration 181
2.
Rotate the drum until the welded item is at the top of the
drum. The drain plug is at the bottom of the housing.
3.
Place a suitable container under the drain plug.
Remove the drain plug. Drain the housing completely.
Repeat this step for both housings.
4.
Clean the plug. Install the plug.
5.
Rotate the drum until the welded item is at the bottom of
the drum.
Illustration 182
6.
Remove the filler plug.
Illustration 183
7.
Remove the level check plug. Fill the housing with oil.
Refer to page 1-10. Maintain the level of the oil to the
bottom of the level check opening.
8.
Clean the plugs. Install the plugs.
9.
Repeat this procedure for the other eccentric weight
housing.
Flush the Housing
Illustration 184
1.
There are two eccentric weight housings. The housings
are on each side of the drum. Perform the following
procedure on each housing.
2.
Drain the oil from the eccentric weight housings.
Maintenance Section
Eccentric Weight Housing Oil - Change
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