TM 9-2320-361-24-2
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FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
FUEL AND WATER TANK BODIES MAINTENANCE
REMOVAL, CLEANING AND INSPECTION, AND INSTALLATION
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
M185A3, M109A3
Tools and Special Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit
(item 116, WP 0469 00)
Torque wrench, 3/4-in. drive
(item 137, WP 0469 00)
Torque wrench, 1/2-in. drive
(item 136, WP 0469 00)
1-1/8-in. socket, 3/4-in. drive
(item 99, WP 0469 00)
Breaker bar, 3/4-in. drive (item 8, WP 0469 00)
Handle, socket wrench, 3/4-in. drive
(item 41, WP 0469 00)
1-1/4-in. socket, 3/4-in. drive
(item 97, WP 0469 00)
Lifting device (item 48, WP 0469 00)
Guide lines
Utility Chains
Materials/Parts
Four locknuts (M50A3) (item 162, WP 0470 00)
Four locknuts (M50A3) (item 166, WP 0470 00)
Six locknuts (M49A2C) (item 162, WP 0470 00)
Four locknuts (M49A2C) (item 166, WP 0470 00)
Personnel Required
Two
References
WP 0297 00
Equipment Condition
Parking brake set and wheels chocked
(TM 9-2320-361-10).
Battery ground cable disconnected
(WP 0126 00).
Tank body drained (TM 9-2320-361-10).
Tank body purged (M49A2C) (TB 43-0212).
Tank body upper and lower splash guards
removed (WP 0296 00).
Tank body front splash guards removed
(WP 0295 00).
Water tank manhole cover removed (M49A2C)
(WP 0268 00).
Equipment Condition (Contd)
Fuel tank manhole cover removed (M49A2C)
(WP 0268 00).
Water tank manhole cover removed (M50A3)
(WP 0291 00).
Water tank filler cover removed (M50A3)
(WP 0287 00).
Fuel tank nozzle holder removed (M49A2C)
(WP 0269 00).
Water tank nozzle holder removed (M50A3)
(WP 0270 00).
Exhaust system removed (M49A2C)
(WP 0073 00).
Exhaust system removed (M50A3) (WP 0074 00).
Tank body rear compartment doors removed
(WP 0288 00).
Water tank discharge tubes and valves removed
(M50A3) (WP 0289 00).
Fuel tank discharge valves removed (M49A2C)
(WP 0263 00).
Fuel tank discharge tubes removed (M49A2C)
(WP 0266 00).
Delivery pump rear propeller shaft removed
(WP 0293 00).
Delivery pump front propeller shaft removed
(WP 0292 00).
Cable retractor removed (M49A2C)
(WP 0274 00).
Fuel tank discharge valve control levers removed
(M49A2C) (WP 0264 00).
Water tank discharge control valves removed
(M50A3) (WP 0290 00).
Gallon meter removed (M49A2C)
(WP 0276 00).
Delivery pump strainer removed (WP 0284 00).
Filter separator removed (M49A2C)
(WP 0286 00).
Sump assembly, drain valves, and tubes removed
(WP 0267 00).
Gate valves removed (WP 0283 00).
Water tank pump manifold removed (M50A3)
(WP 0279 00).
Overturn tubes removed (M49A2C)
(WP 0271 00).
Water cans and brackets removed (WP 0232 00).
Fire extinguishers removed (M49A2C)
(WP 0393 00).