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 168 of 392

TM 9-2320-361-10

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

(10)

When tank is filled, remove dispenser hose (1) from filler hole (3).

(11)

Install filler cover (5) on filler hole (3).

(12)

Close manhole cover (7) and install padlock (4).

(13)

Install nozzle (2) on dispenser hose (1).

(14)

Remove ground wire (17) from ground rod (16) and retract on cable reel (18).

(15)

Retract ground wire (17) on cable reel (18) and stow on fuel tank truck.

WARNING

Ž Fuel tank sections should only be top loaded when bottom loading

is not possible. Top loading causes static electricity which may

cause fire, resulting in injury or death to personnel.

Ž 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.

c. Suction Filling the Tank Sections or Transferring Fuel from One

Source to Another Using Vehicle Pump.

(1)

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

(2)

Attach ground wire (17) to suitable ground (task a.1).

(3)

Remove gravity delivery line gate valve dust cover (14) from gravity

delivery valve adapter (12).

(4)

Open hose compartment doors (10) and remove hoses (13) as necessary.

(5)

Attach hose (13) to gravity delivery valve adapter (12).

(6)

Turn meter drain knob (9), manual drain valve knob (11), and delivery

pump draincock (15) right to closed position.

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