TM 55-1510-219-10
1.
Open the access door on the upper
cowling to gain access to the oil
filler cap and dipstick.
CAUTION
A cold oil check is unreliable. If possible,
check oil within 10 minutes after engine
shutdown. If over 10 minutes have
elapsed, motor the engine (starter only) for
15-20 seconds, then recheck. If over 10
hours have elapsed, start the engine and
run for 2 minutes, then recheck. Add oil
as required. Do not overfill.
2.
Remove oil filler cap.
3.
Insert a clean funnel, with a screen
incorporated, into the filler neck.
4.
Replenish with oil to within 1 quart
below MAX mark or the MAX COLD
on dipstick (cold engine). Fill to
MAX or MAX HOT (hot engine).
5.
Check oil filler cap for damaged
preformed
packing,
general
condition and locking.
CAUTION
Insure that oil filler cap is correctly
installed and securely locked to prevent
loss of oil and possible engine failure.
6.
If oil level is over 2 quarts low,
motor or run engine as required,
and service as necessary.
7.
Install and secure oil filler cap.
8.
Check for any oil leaks.
2-93. SERVICING HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
RESERVOIR.
1.
Gain access to brake hydraulic
system reservoir.
2.
Remove brake reservoir cap and fill
reservoir to washer on dipstick with
hydraulic fluid.
3.
Install brake reservoir cap.
2-94. INFLATING TIRES.
Inflate tires as follows:
1.
Inflate nose wheel tires to a pressure
between 55 and.60 PSI.
2.
Inflate main wheel tires to a pressure
between 73 and 77 PSI.
2-95. SERVICING THE ELECTRIC TOILET.
The toilet should be serviced during routine ground
maintenance of the aircraft following any usage. It is
more efficient and convenient to remove, clean and
recharge the toilet tank on a regular basis than to wait until
the tank is filled to capacity. Instructions for servicing are
provided on a decal applied to the front side of the
removable tank. Instructions are as follows:
a.
Tank Removal.
1.
Open front access to the toilet, as
applicable, to remove the toilet tank.
2.
Depress the lock ring of the flush hose
quick disconnect coupling located on
the right side at the front of the tank
top.
3.
Drain any residue of flush fluid in the
hose by partially disengaging the plug
from
the
quick
disconnect
and
manipulating
the
hose
to
assist
drainage.
4.
Remove the flush hose from the quick
disconnect and place hose in the
retaining clip located on the underside
of the toilet mounting plate.
5.
Install the cap attached to the quick
disconnect to seal the coupling.
6.
Close the knife valve at the bottom of
the toilet bowl by pushing the actuator
handle until the valve is fully closed.
7.
Press the two fasteners on each side
of the knife valve actuator to unlock
the tank.
8.
Remove the tank by pulling the
recessed carrying handle on the tank
top.
b.
Tank Cleaning.
1.
Dispose of tank contents by holding
the tank upside-down over a sewer or
toilet and pull the knife valve actuator
handle,
opening
the
valve
and
allowing the tank to drain.
2.
Rinse the tank by filling one-half full
with water. Close the knife valve and
shake vigorously. Drain tank as in
previous step.
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