TM 5-3895-372-20
WATER SYSTEM.
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WATER TANK MAINTENANCE (Continued).
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
A. REMOVAL (Continued).
2.
One chain (3) and
a.
Inspect for damage.
water tank cap (4).
b.
If damaged, refer to Direct Support
Maintenance as welding will be
required.
WARNING
If the water tank cover and/or ladder is to be removed, do not stand on the water tank ladder.
Use a
suitable platform or step ladder.
Use a suitable overhead hoist with a rope or chain attached thru the
strainer assembly hole and around the end of the water tank cover.
3.
Thirty-four screws
a.
Unscrew from water tank cover
(6), thirty-two washers
(2), upper ladder section (10),
(7), two washers (15)
and lower ladder section (11).
and nuts (14).
b.
Remove upper ladder section
(10) and lower ladder section
(11) with one chain (3) and
snap hook (13) attached.
4.
Water tank cover (2).
Attach a suitable chain or rope
Second mechanic guides to
from an overhead hoist thru the
ground and detaches chain or
strainer assembly hole and around
rope.
the end of the water tank cover.
Raise up and away from vehicle,
then lower to ground.
5.
One chain (3) and
Inspect for damage.
Replace as necessary.
snap hook (13).
6.
Two hinge bolts (12).
Remove and separate upper lad-
Welded in place.
der section (10) from lower
ladder section (11).
NOTE
Inspect upper ladder section, lower ladder section, handle, and water tank cover for cracks or breaks.
Repair as necessary by welding, or replace.
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