TM-9-2320-429-10
TRUCK, TANK, 8X8, M978
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S MANUAL
JUNE 2009
TM-9-2320-429-10 - Page 525 of 1096
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
TRANSFER FUEL BETWEEN DIFFERENT TANKER VEHICLES
INITIAL SETUP:
Not Applicable
TRANSFER FUEL TO M978 TANKER FROM ANOTHER TYPE TANKER TRUCK OR
TRAILER
NOTE
•
Top loading through the manhole will only be done in emergency
situations, when bottom loading is not possible, and only by order of
the Unit Commander.
•
When transferring fuel between tanker vehicles, the pump on only
one vehicle is required. Procedures for transfer fuel shall be
coordinated between the two vehicle operators so that only one pump
is in operation.
1.
When transferring fuel to a HEMTT M978 tanker from another tanker truck or trailer,
follow instructions including all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES, for loading
tanker with fuel (WP 0086) with the following changes:
a.
Bond and ground M978. Connect the M978 SR1 and SR2 static cables to vehicle
from which fuel is to be transferred and to grounding devices.
b.
If transferring through bottom loading, connect enough suction hoses together
to keep at least 25 ft. (8 m) between vehicles. The end of the suction hose which
is connected to the fuel supply will be connected in accordance with the
applicable tanker truck or trailer technical manuals.
c.
During fuel transfer between tankers, the M978 fuel station operator is replaced
by the operator of the tanker truck or trailer from which fuel is being transferred.
d.
The transferring tanker may be emptied before the receiving M978 is full. In this
case, the fuel flow WILL NOT shut off automatically. Care should be taken when
transferring fuel using the receiving M978 pump to avoid running the pump when
there is no more fuel to be transferred.
e.
The preferred method for loading transferred fuel is bottom loading with exterior
pump (WP 0086).
f.
If fuel is transferred through the manhole, follow procedures in paragraph for
transferring through the manhole (WP 0086) including all WARNINGS,
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