TM-9-2320-279-20-2

M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE, VOLUME 2 OF 3

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TM 9-2320-279-20-2

Cab and Body Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

Section VIII. TANKER BODY

16-46. STOWAGE TUBE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (M978).

This task covers:

a. Removal

c. Follow-on Maintenance

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Models

M978

Test Equipment

None

Equipment Condition

TM or Para

Condition Description

TM 9-2320-279-10 Shut off engine.

TM 9-2320-279-10 Hose removed from

stowage tube.

Special Tools

None

Special Environmental Conditions

None

Supplies

None

General Safety Instructions

Personnel Required

MOS 63S, Heavy wheel vehicle mechanic

To prevent fire and explosion, no smoking

flame, sparks, glowing or hot objects allowed

within 50 ft (15 m) of vehicle.

References

None

a.

Removal.

NOTE

There are two models of covers: Model A and Model B.

Do steps

(1), (2),

and

(3)

for Model A. Do steps

(1), (2.11, (2.2),

and

(3)

for Model B.

(1)

Remove 10 locknuts (1), five U-bolts (2), and stowage tube (3) from tank mounting brackets (4).

Change 2

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