TM-9-2320-429-10
TRUCK, TANK, 8X8, M978
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 2009
TM-9-2320-429-10 - Page 471 of 1096
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
UNLOAD FUEL FROM TANKER
INITIAL SETUP:
Not Applicable
FILTERED BULK UNLOADING
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
•
Dispose of unloaded/drained fuel in accordance with unit SOP.
•
If equipment malfunctions, check that all steps of procedure have
been performed in proper order. If equipment still malfunctions,
complete troubleshooting procedures.
1.
Start engine (WP 0043) and position fuel for bulk unloading.
2.
Park vehicle. (WP 0055)
3.
Set PTO ENGAGE switch (1) to OFF position. Indicator light (2) will go out.
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