TM-9-2320-429-10
TRUCK, TANK, 8X8, M978
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 2009
TM-9-2320-429-10 - Page 415 of 1096
TOP LOADING FUEL - Continued
one carried WP 0090. Notify field level maintenance to change all
filter elements. Failure to do so may result in equipment damage.
•
Use top loading only when bottom loading is not possible. An
observer should be placed at the manhole cover opening as a safety
precaution.
NOTE
•
Fuel should only be loaded through manhole when bottom loading
cannot be done. Tank should be bottom loaded with either exterior
pump or tanker fuel pump whenever possible.
•
Refer to FM 10-67-1 for general operating instructions for tanker
vehicles.
•
If equipment malfunctions, check that all steps of procedure have
been performed in proper order. If equipment still malfunctions, do
troubleshooting.
•
When top loading, slowly begin the flow of product and continue at a
reduced rate until the lower end of the drop tube or discharge hose
is covered with product and then gradually increase the flow rate and
fill the tank.
1.
Prepare tanker for operation (WP 0084).
2.
Close pump module rear doors (1).
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