MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
NOTE:
A sight glass (A) is provided under the hood on the
right side of the tank. It indicates oil level and signs of
contamination. No oil in th e sigh t glass indicates oil level
is below the add mark on the dipstick.
Figure 5.184: Hydraulic Oil Sight Glass
4. Stand on left ( cab-forward side) plat form to access the
filler p ipe.
5. Clean cap (A) and surrounding area.
6. Turn filler cap (A) counterclockwise to unlock cap and
remove dipstick.
Figure 5.185: M155/M205 Engine Hood
7. If necessary, add oil to maintain a level between the
low (L) and full (H) m arks. Refer to 8.2.3 Lubricants,
Fluids, and System Capacities, p age 466 for hydra ulic
oil s pecifications and quantity.
NOTE:
When dipstick is showing low (L), approximately
1 US gallon ( 4 liters) is required to reach the full
(H) mark.
IMPORTANT:
•Usen
ew good quality, prefiltered clean oil
•Exer
cise care to preve nt debris fro m falling into tank
8. Reinstall dipstick a nd filler cap, a nd turn clockwise to
tighten/lock.
9. Close the hood. Refer to 5.2.2 Closing Hood (Lower
Position), page 307.
Figure 5.186: Hydraulic O il Levels
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