Check & Fill Engine Oil; Oil Drain Valve Operation - Allis-Chalmers AC-130 Series Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance
Check & Fill Engine Oil Check & Fill Engine Oil
Service Interval: Before each use, and every 8 hours. Service Interval: Before each use, and every 8 hours.
1. Turn the engine off, and set the parking brake to 1. Turn the engine off, and set the parking brake to
PARK. PARK.
2. Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 22). 2. Clean the area around the dip stick (C, Figure 22).
3. Remove the dip stick (C) and clean it with a paper 3. Remove the dip stick (C) and clean it with a paper
towel. towel.
4. Insert the dip stick (C) back into the engine. Thread 4. Insert the dip stick (C) back into the engine. Thread
the cap back onto the tube. the cap back onto the tube.
5. Remove the dip stick and read the oil level. The oil 5. Remove the dip stick and read the oil level. The oil
level should be between the "FULL" and "ADD" marks level should be between the "FULL" and "ADD" marks
(D). If not, add oil according to the oil recommenda- (D). If not, add oil according to the oil recommenda-
tions chart (Figure 24). tions chart (Figure 24).
D
C
A
Figure 22. Check & Fill Engine Oil
A. Oil Drain Valve
B. Oil Filter
C. Dip Stick
D. Checking Oil Level

Oil Drain Valve Operation

1. Place a suitable container with a 4 quart capacity
2. Loosen or remove the dip stick (C, Figure 22).
3. Wipe oil drain valve (B, Figure 23) and cover (C) with
NOTE: Sliding a hose with a 1/2" (12.5 mm) inside diam-
eter tube over the valve nipple may aid in guiding the
draining oil.
4. Rotate the drain valve (B) counterclockwise and pull
5. After all the oil has drained, close the oil drain valve
6. Wipe the nipple (D) with paper towel or rag. Install
B
Figure 23. Oil Drain Valve
A. Engine Block / Valve Base
B. Oil Drain Valve
C. Cover
D. Nipple
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under the oil drain valve (A, Figure 22).
paper towel or rag.
out 1/4" (6.35 mm) for engine oil to drain. Allow
ample time for complete drainage.
(B) by pushing in and rotating clockwise to close.
the cover (C) over nipple (D).
A
B
Valve
Open
C
A
B
D
Valve
Closed
C