TM-9-2320-429-10
TRUCK, TANK, 8X8, M978
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 2009
TM-9-2320-429-10 - Page 445 of 1096
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
RE-CIRCULATE FUEL
INITIAL SETUP:
Not Applicable
PREPARE TANKER MODULE (DUST CAPS 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.
CAUTION
•
Do not run tanker pump without fuel in system or damage to fuel
pump and hydraulic motor may result.
•
Do not press accelerator during tanker primary fuel pump operation.
Engine speeds higher than 1500 rpm may cause damage to hydraulic
motor and primary pump.
NOTE
•
If equipment malfunctions, check that all steps of procedure have
been performed in proper order. If equipment still malfunctions, do
troubleshooting.
•
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 prepare tanker
module (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.
TM 9-2320-429-10
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0088-1
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