TM-9-2320-361-10

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 1988

TM-9-2320-361-10 - Page 165 of 392

TM 9-2320-361-10

2-26. OPERATION OF FUEL TANK TRUCK (Contd)

a.2. Bottom Filling the Fuel Tank Sections Using Outside Pump.

WARNING

Keep at least 25 ft (7.6 m) between fuel tank vehicles during fueling

operations to avoid congestion. Failure to do so may result in injury

or death to personnel.

NOTE

• Fuel is not filtered or metered by the vehicle.

• Bottom filling with outside pump is not possible unless proper

size hose connections are available.

(1)

Park truck at least 25 ft (7.6 m) from fuel supply.

(2)

Attach ground wire (7) to suitable ground (task a.1).

(3)

Remove gravity delivery line gate valve dust cover (5) from gravity

delivery valve adapter (3).

(4)

Attach fuel supply hose (4) to gravity delivery valve adapter (3).

(5)

Turn gravity delivery line gate valve knob (2) counterclockwise to open position.

(6)

Remove padlock (8) and open manhole cover (9) on compartment(s) to be filled.

(7)

Pull discharge valve control lever(s) (6) backwards to open position.

(8)

Fill tank as needed. Check fuel level with gage (1).

(9)

Push discharge valve control lever(s) (6) forward to closed position.

(10)

Close manhole cover (9) and install padlock (8).

(11)

Turn gravity delivery line gate valve knob (2) clockwise to closed position.

(12)

Remove fuel supply hose (4) from gravity delivery valve adapter (3) and

install gravity delivery line gate valve dust cover (5).

(13)

Remove and secure ground wire (7).

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