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
TM-9-2330-356-14 - Page 349 of 528
TM 9-2330-356-14
Section IV. FRAME AND BODY PARTS
6-11.
Frame, Bumpers, and Brackets
a.
Repair.
(1) Observe all applicable safety precautions
listed in the Warning Summary if the possibility of creating
sparks exists.
(2) All repairs should be done outside where
adequate ventilation and circulation of air will prevent
fuel vapor accumulation.
(3) Repair of minor damage such as straightening
of bent or dented parts can be accomplished with a pry bar
or anvil and heavy hammer.
b.
Replacement.
Frame and body parts that are
integral parts of the semitrailer require replacement of
the next higher assembly (TM 9-2330-356-24P).
6-12. Hose Troughs
a.
Repair.
Repairs are limited to straightening and
removal of dents (para 6-11).
b.
Replacement. The
hose troughs are welded to the
tank and require replacement of the next higher assembly
(TM 9-2330-356-24P).
6-13. Piping Control Cabinet
a.
Removal.
(1) Refer to paragraphs 4-84,4-85, and 4-91, and
remove piping and valves inside cabinet.
(2) Remove hose reel cabinet (M969, M969A1,
M970, and M970A1) (para 5-22).
(3) Position lift truck forks or dolly jack under
piping control cabinet to take up weight. Remove cabinet
mounting screws and nuts and remove cabinet.
b.
Repair.
Straighten bent or dented metal. Repair
cracks by welding (TM 9-237).
c.
Installation.
(1) Position cabinet under semitrailer and install
mounting screws and nuts.
(2) Install hose reel cabinet (M969, M969A1,
M970, and M970A1) (para 5-22).
(3) Install valves and piping (para 4-84,4-85, and
4-91).
6-14. Control Panel Assembly
a.
Removal.
(1) Remove all gages, controls, and instruments
from control panel assembly (para 4-24).
(2) Remove panel mounting screws and panels.
b.
Repair.
If control panel cannot be repaired by
straightening or welding, replace the control panel.
c.
installation.
(1) Position control
install mounting screws.
(2) Install decals,
controls (para 4-24).
panel on semitrailer and
gages,
instruments, and
6-15. Hose Real Cabinet (M969, M969A1, M970,
and M970A1)
a.
Removal.
Refer to paragraph 5-22.
b.
Repair.
Straighten bent or dented metal. Repair
cracks by welding (TM 9-237).
c.
6-16.
a.
b.
frame.
Installation.
Refer to paragraph 5-22.
Cabinet Door (M969, M969A1, M970, and
M970A1 ) (Figs. 6-7 and 6-8)
Removal.
Remove cabinet door (para 5-22).
Repair.
(1) The door hinge is tack welded to the door
Break the tack weld with a steel chisel and grind
surfaces smooth.
(2) Attach new door to door frame by tack
welding in same locations as original welds.
c.
Replacement of Latching Cable (M970 and
M70A1).
(1)
Loosen cable clamps at ends of cable, and pull
cable from latches and guides.
WARNING
DO NOT use an acetylene torch to fuse cable
ends unless tank has been cleaned and
purged. Failure to follow this warning may
result in serious injury or death to personnel.
(2) Before installing new cable, fuse the cable
ends with an acetylene torch to prevent unraveling.
6-7
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