TM-9-2320-280-34
TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
JANUARY 1996
TM-9-2320-280-34 - Page 670 of 1258
TM 9-2320-280-34
14-12.
AMBULANCE HEATER FUEL CONTROL VALVE TESTING AND ADJUSTMENT
(MODEL 10530A)
This task covers:
Testing and Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Manual References
General mechanic's tool kit:
TM 9-2320-280-20
automotive (Appendix G, Item 1)
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Test Equipment
Equipment Condition
24 volt DC power source
Ambulance heater removed
(Appendix G, Item 130)
(TM 9-2320-280-20).
Graduated beaker, 1.7 oz (50 cc
)
(Appendix G, Item 131)
General Safety Instructions
Fuel container, 1 gal (3.785 L)
• Do not perform this procedure near
(Appendix G, Item 132)
fire,flames, or sparks.
Ammeter (50 ampere) (Appendix G, Item 133)
• Do not operate heater in enclosed areas
Exhaust gases can kill.
Materials/Parts
Maintenance Level
Fuel tubing, .187 in. (4.7 mm) diameter
Direct support
(Appendix E, Item 211)
Screw and lockwasher assembly
(Appendix E, Item 147)
Nut and lockwasher assembly
(Appendix E, Item 95)
Fuel oil (Appendix B, Item 16)
Testing and Adjustment
WARNING
•
Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform this procedure
near fire, flames, or sparks. Severe injury or death will result.
•
Do not operate heater in enclosed areas. Exhaust gases can kill.
Make sure work area is well-ventilated and exhaust fumes are
routed away from test area.
NOTE
•
Make sure heater is placed in its normal operating position in
holding fixture.
•
Use DF-2 grade diesel fuel for bench testing.
•
Testing is to be performed in an area of surrounding temperature
of 50 °F (10 °C) or higher.
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