TM-9-2320-429-10
TRUCK, TANK, 8X8, M978
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 2009
TM-9-2320-429-10 - Page 501 of 1096
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.
DRAIN EXISTING FUEL (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
•
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.
•
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 drain existing
fuel (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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