TM-9-2320-429-10

TRUCK, TANK, 8X8, M978

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL

JUNE 2009

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PREPARE TANKER MODULE - Continued

7.

Position tanker controls. (WP 0084)

8.

Connect SR1 and SR2 static cables (4) to vehicle being serviced and grounding

devices.

FUEL SERVICING (DUST CAPS INSTALLED ON SERVICING HOSES)

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

•

Driver side servicing hose is shown. Procedure for using passenger

side servicing hose is same.

•

There are two different models of tanker module covered. Newer

models of tanker modules have a rubber tie down strap to secure fuel

service nozzle (which is not normally removed between uses) in

stowage position. Those procedures are called out in fuel servicing

(fuel service nozzles installed on servicing hoses) . Older models use

dust caps to cover the ends of both servicing hoses when not in use.

The procedures for these models are listed below.

1.

Disengage hose reel tension knob (1).

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