TM-5-4210-249-13-P-1

TACTICAL FIRE FIGHTING TRUCK (TFF) MODEL M1142

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S AND FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (INCLUDING DEPOT REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS); PART 1 OF 4

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TM 5-4210-249-13&P-1

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DRAFT

0023

OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

PRIMING WATER PUMP

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1.

Ensure water pump engine is running (WP 0022).

2.

Push PUMP PRIMER switch (1) to prime pump.

NOTE

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Perform Step (3) if primer solenoid fails.

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Water pump can only be manually primed from the pump operator’s panel.

3.

Pull MANUAL PRIMER handle (2) and push PUMP PRIMER switch (1).

CAUTION

Operating water pump engine at speeds of more than 1,200 RPM during priming is

not recommended and will not improve priming operation.

Failure to comply may

result in damage to equipment.

4.

Using pressure governor, maintain water pump engine speed of 1,000 to 1,200 RPM (WP 0024).

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