TM-9-2330-356-14
SEMITRAILER, TANK: 5000 GALLON, BULK HAUL, SELF LOAD/UNLOAD M967 AND M967A1; SEMITRAILER, TANK: 5000 GALLON, FUEL DISPENSING, AUTOMOTIVE M969 AND M969A1; SEMITRAILER, TANK: 5000 GALLON, FUEL DISPENSING, UNDER/OVERWING AIRCRAFT M970 AND M970A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
OCTOBER 1990
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TM 9-2330-356-14
b.
Maintenance Instructions.
(1)
Cleaning Battery Area.
Use baking soda or
ammonia, then flush battery and cables with water.
Figure 3-22. Battery With Cover Installed.
(3) Check cables (fig. 3-23) for frayed insulation.
If insulation is worn or frayed, notify unit maintenance.
(4) Check for loose terminals. Tighten if loose.
(5) Remove vent fill covers and check electrolyte
level. Electrolyte level must be just below the ring at the
bottom of each cell opening. If electrolyte level is low, fill
using instructions in paragraph 3-6
b.
(6) Install cover with two wingnuts and washers.
Figure 3-23. Battery With Cover Removed,
NOTE
Add distilled water only. Do not add electro-
lyte.
(2)
Filling Battery Cells.
Add distilled water to
each cell until the fluid level rises to just below the ring at
the bottom of the cell opening. Do not overfill. Too much
water can cause poor performance and corrosion around
the battery.
3-7.
Air Reservoirs
a. Draining Water From Reservoir.
The reservoirs are
located beneath the semitrailer in front of the axles
(fig. 2-2). Both air reservoirs have a drain cock for removal
of water from the tanks. Open each drain cock every day
and allow water to flow out. Then, close the drain cocks.
b.
Inspect.
Check that mounting screws holding the
reservoirs are tight and that brackets and water drain
cocks are not bent or damaged. Notify unit maintenance if
any parts need replacing or tightening.
3-8.
Hose Troughs
a.
Cleaning.
Dirt and water may collect in the hose
troughs after a period of time. Remove the hoses from the
troughs and remove any debris. Check that water drain
holes are open.
b.
Inspect.
Check hose troughs for damage and
missing parts. If found, notify unit maintenance.
3-9.
Cabinets and Cabinet Doors
a.
Piping Assembly.
(1)
Cleaning.
Remove daily any dirt
that may collect in the piping assembly.
(2)
Inspect.
Report any damage to
control to unit maintenance.
b.
Hose Reel Cabinet (M969, M969A1,
M970A1).
(1)
Cleaning.
Remove daily any dirt
that may collect in the hose reel cabinet.
and debris
the piping
M970, and
and debris
(2) Inspect.
Report any damage to the hose reel
cabinet to unit maintenance.
(3)
Lubrication.
Lubricate the cabinet door
hinges and latches weekly with engine oil (Section I,
Chapter 3).
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