TM-9-2320-279-34-3

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT, VOLUME 3 OF 3

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M978 Tanker Maintenance Procedures

b.

Cleanhg/inspection.

WARNING

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Instructions (Cent)

Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful

vapors, and are harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away

from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent, or sealing

compound gets on skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.

(1) Clean all metal parts with dry cleaning solvent.

WARNING

Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi (207 kl?a). Use

only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment, goggles,

shield, and gloves.

(Z) Dry metal parts with compressed air.

(3) Inspect all parts for bends, breaks, cracks, and sharp edges.

(4) Replace damaged parts.

c. Assembly.

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CAUTION

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Body and liner disk must be in open position to allow

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proper installation of valve parts and prevent

equipment damage.

Move disk (1) in body and liner (2) to open position.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Install preformed packing (3) on stem (4).

Install stem (4) in lower housing (5).

Install preformed packing (6) on stem (7).

Lubricate stems (4 and 7) with oil and position upper

housing (8) and lower housing (5) on body and liner (2).

Install two screws (9) and nuts (10) in upper housing (8) and

lower housing (5).

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