TM-9-2320-429-10
TRUCK, TANK, 8X8, M978
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 2009
TM-9-2320-429-10 - Page 497 of 1096
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
CHANGING TO DIFFERENT FUEL OR FUEL GRADE
INITIAL SETUP:
Not Applicable
PREPARE TANKER MODULE
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
•
Refer to FM 10-67-1 for general operating instructions for tank
vehicles.
•
If equipment malfunctions, check that all steps of procedure have
been performed in proper order. If equipment still malfunctions, do
troubleshooting.
•
Tanker must be holding at least 300 gal (1136 liters) of fuel in order
to perform fuel hose evacuation.
1.
Start engine (WP 0043) and position vehicle for bulk unloading.
2.
Park vehicle. (WP 0055)
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