TM-9-2320-279-20-3

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

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

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TM 9-2320-279-20-3

M978 Tanker Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

c.

NOTE

Do not tear or otherwise damage

coupling gaskets during installation.

If coupling gaskets are damaged,

piping connections will leak.

Do not pinch or pull coupling

gaskets off-center while installing

coupling halves. If coupling gaskets

are damaged or moved out of

position, piping connections will

leak.

Loosen all clamps and next

coupling on attaching pipe.

(7)

Position coupling gasket (15) over

connections of pipe (16) and

elbow (12).

(8)

Install two coupling halves (17)

with two screws (18) and nuts (19).

(9)

Tighten screws (13).

Follow-on Maintenance.

(1)

Install AE AIR ELIMINATOR (para 25-9).

(2)

Recirculate fuel (TM 9-2320-279-10).

(3)

Inspect flowmeter strainer assembly and piping connections for leaks.

END OF TASK

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