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
(3) Loosen or tighten adjusting bolt (14) in center
of strongback until latch just clears the secondary latch on
end of strongback.
(4) Open fill cover (7) and tighten locknut (5).
(5) Close cover and recheck clearances of latch
and strongback.
b. Removal.
(1) Remove bolt (l), washer (2), and nut (3) that
holds manhole clamp (4) to semitrailer.
(2) Remove clamp ring to free manhole cover (9)
and gasket (10).
c. Disassembly.
(1) Remove locknut (5) and remove fill cover (7),
adjusting bolt (14), and spring (15).
(2) Remove vent (8) and gasket (6) from fill cover
(7). If gummed up with product, or if there are signs of
obvious damage, replace vent.
(3) Using a punch and hammer, drive pin (11)
from safety latch (13). Remove spring (12).
d. Assembly.
(1) Position safety latch (13) and spring (12) on
manhole cover (9). Install pin (11). Peen end of pin to
secure safety latch to manhole cover.
(2) Install gasket (6) and vent (8) to fill cover (7).
(3) Install assembled fill cover to manhole (9)
using adjusting bolt (14), spring (15), and locknut (5).
(4) Adjust (step
a).
e.
Installation.
(1) Position manhole cover gasket (10). Set
manhole cover (9) in place and retain with clamp (4).
(2) Secure clamp with bolt (1), washer (2), and
nut (3).
4-61. Ladder and Drain (Figs. 4-95 and 4-96)
a.
Inspection.
(1) Check ladder and drain pipe connections on
top of semitrailer to ensure that drain holes are open and
free of debris.
(2) Check bolts for tightness at top of semitrailer
and at bottom.
(3) Check welds on bolt flange on both top and
bottom to make sure they are not loose or cracked.
b.
Service.
(1) Remove any debris from top of semitrailer
that may plug drain holes.
(2) Tighten bolts if loose.
(3) If any welds are cracked or loose, notify direct
support maintenance for repair.
c.
Replacement.
(1)
Ladder.
Remove eight capscrews and nuts and
remove ladder. Install and position new ladder on tank.
Secure with eight capscrews and nuts.
(2)
Drain Pipes.
Remove four capscrews and nuts
on each drain pipe. Remove drain pipe. Install and
position new drain pipe on tank, and secure with four
capscrews and nuts.
Section XVI. MAINTENANCE OF BODY ACCESSORY ITEMS
4-62. Bulk Transfer Hose Assembly
a.
Removal.
Remove retainer clips from hose
retainers (figs. 4-95 and 4-96), slide bar aside, and remove
hose from trough.
b.
Installation.
Put hose in trough, move bar into
position, and attach retainer clip.
4-63. Grounding Rod (Figs. 4-95 and 4-96)
If grounding rod is bent, straighten rod. Replace any
damaged or missing chain and clip pin part.
4-120
4-64. Fuel Level Gage (Figs. 4-95 and 4-96)
If wooden fuel gage is unreadable or broken, replace. If
cap, chain, or storage tube is missing or damaged, replace.
4-65. Nozzle, Adapter, and Sampling Bags (M970
and M970A1)
The tool box contains four bags for the underwing and
overwing nozzle, two canvas protector bags for ends of
hoses, closed circuit nozzle, and adapter and sampling kit.
If any bags are worn or missing, replace.
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