TM-9-2320-272-24-1
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 4
JUNE 1998
TM-9-2320-272-24-1 - Page 478 of 1015
TM 9-2320-272-24-1
3-35. ETHER CYLINDER AND VALVE REPLACEMENT
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Ether Cylinder Removal
b. Ether Valve Removal
c. Ether Valve Installation
d. Ether Cylinder Installation
APPLICABLE MODELS
All
TOOLS
General mechanic’s tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)
MATERIALS/PARTS
Two locknuts (Appendix D, Item 299)
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-272-10
TM 9-2320-272-24P
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
l
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-272-10).
l
Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-272-10).
l
Left splash shield removed (TM 9-2320-272-10).
l
Battery ground cables disconnected (para. 3-126).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Ether is flammable. Do not perform this task
near
open flames.
WARNING
Ether is extremely flammable. Do not perform ether system
procedures near open flames. Injury to personnel may result.
a. Ether Cylinder Removal
1.
Loosen ether cylinder clamp (12) on ether cylinder bracket (11).
NOTE
Ether cylinder must be removed quickly to allow ether cylinder
check valve to close and prevent loss of ether.
2.
Remove ether cylinder (1) from ether valve (10).
b. Ether Valve Removal
CAUTION
When ether cylinder is removed, cover must be installed to
prevent dust or dirt from entering valve.
NOTE
Tag wires for installation.
1.
Disconnect wire (7) from ether valve wire (6).
2.
Disconnect ether supply tube (8) from ether valve adapter (9).
3.
Remove two locknuts (5), screws (2), ground wire (3), ether valve bracket (4), and ether valve (10)
from ether cylinder bracket (11). Discard locknuts (5).
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