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Add Engine Lubricating Oil -- Continued.
WARNING
When running, BMPM engine has hot metal surfaces that will burn flesh on contact. Shut
down engine and allow sufficient cooling before checks, services, or maintenance. Wear
gloves and additional protective clothing as required. Failure to comply may cause injury or
death to personnel.
BMPM engine cover is heavy. Support engine cover carefully when opening or closing. Open
engine cover completely when accessing or working on engine. Failure to comply may cause
injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
When engine lubricating oil covers the engine oil dipstick up to the FULL line during an oil level
measurement (see steps 3 7 of Check Engine Lubricating Oil Level task), no additional oil is
needed. Never add engine lubricating oil when the oil level on the engine oil dipstick is at the
FULL line. Failure to comply may cause damage to equipment.
NOTE
Capture and dispose of all spilled engine lubrication oil IAW local SOP.
1. Press buttons on three engine cover latches (Figure 3, Item 1) on front of engine cover (Figure 3, Item 4) to
release latches.
2. Raise BMPM engine cover (Figure 3, Item 4) fully.
3. Remove dirt and debris from area surrounding engine lubricating oil fill port (Figure 3, Item 3).
WARNING
Hot oil can be thrown if engine lubricating oil filler cap is off when engine is running. Stop engine
before removing oil cap or checking engine lubricating oil level. Failure to comply may cause
injury or death to personnel.
4. Remove engine lubricating oil filler cap (Figure 3, Item 2), and set aside on clean surface for reuse.
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