PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-601
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 601
DECEMBER 2002
I
t’s OK to use the free flow (gravity
feed) valve for bulk fuel transfer from
your M978 tanker, operators. But for
your sake, remember to turn the valve
off when you’re finished.
Leave the valve on and you’ll end up
spilling quite a few gallons of fuel on
the road when you head up an incline—
like just about everything you have left
in your tanker. When that happens,
you’ll soon be making the acquaintance
of your environmental folks. And it
won’t be a happy meeting!
FMTV…
Though the
operator’s TM
offers more
specific information,
these tips require
special attention
in order to prevent
damage to the
FMTV’s engine and
starter when
starting at
0
°
to 32
°
f
No tachometer?
don’t go past a
hand throttle
position half-
way from the
bottom. That’s
approximately
1,200 RPM.
DEC 02
Close gravity feed valve
after fuel transfer
I think
I smell
fuel!
•
Do not use ether after the engine is up to speed and
is in no danger of stalling
•
Never press the ether
start switch unless the
engine is cranking.
•
Do not press the starter
switch for longer than 30
seconds. If the engine
doesn’t start within 30
seconds, let go of the
switch and wait two
minutes before trying
again. That keeps the
starter from overheating.
•
Never exceed 1,200 RPM
while idling.
aw, c’mon.
why won’t
you start?!
It’s
too
cold!
I
can’t
even feel
my tires!
these
warm
tips
will
get you
started!
12
PS 601
M978 HEMTT Tanker…
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