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TRUCK, TANK, 8X8, M978

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

PREPARE TANKER FOR OPERATION

INITIAL SETUP:

Not Applicable

PREPARE VEHICLE

WARNING

To prevent fire or explosion, do not allow smoking, flame, sparks, and hot

or glowing objects within 50 ft. (15 m) of vehicle. Read and follow all safety

precautions in FM 10-67-1. Failure to comply may result in injury or death

to personnel.

NOTE

This procedure should be performed to prepare tanker before all fuel

loading, fuel servicing, defueling, fuel recirculation and fuel unloading

operations.

1.

Start engine (WP 0043), position vehicle for operation, and park vehicle. (WP 0055)

2.

Shut OFF engine. (WP 0056)

NOTE

Perform all before-operation PMCS procedures (WP 0142).

3.

Remove and stow lock (1) (if so equipped).

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