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3.
Place a sample bottle under the valve opening (or
hose if used) and fill bottle to 1/2" from top and cap the
bottle immediately. Replace the dust cap on the
sampling valve and return drained oil to the reservoir.
4.
Mark, pack and ship the sample bottle as described
in TB 43-0210.
To Take Transmission Oil Sample
1.
Clean the transmission oil sample valve (3)
thoroughly. Start the engine and drive the machine for
one mile to bring the transmission to normal operating
temperature. With the engine still running, lock the
transmission in neutral and set the parking brake.
2.
Remove the dust cap (4) on the sampling valve.
Attach an appropriate size hose to the valve if desired.
Place a vessel under the valve opening (or hose if used)
and pull ring to drain about one pint of oil. Release ring
to close valve.
3.
Place a sample bottle under the valve opening (or
hose if used) and fill bottle to 1/2" from top and cap bottle
immediately. Replace the dust cap on the sampling
valve and return the drained oil to the transmission.
4.
Mark, pack and ship the sample bottle as described
in TB 43-0210.
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