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
(8) Adjust engine throttle for desired flow rate
(table 2-2).
(9) Release lock (para 2-11) on hose reel(s) to be
used. Unreel hose(s) completely.
(10) Insert nozzle into vehicle being serviced, and
squeeze nozzle trigger to start flow.
(11) Release nozzle trigger at end of operation
and remove nozzle from vehicle.
(12) Adjust engine to idle speed (1000-1200 rpm).
(13) Rewind hose(s) (para 2-11). Do not rewind
both hose reels at the same time. Tighten hose reel lock.
(14) Close all valves.
(15) Shut off engine (para 2-10d).
WARNING
DO NOT let go of the static reel cable when
rewinding until the ball stop is firmly touching
the reel. Failure to follow this warning may
cause injury to personnel.
(16) Disconnect static reel cable first from vehicle,
then from ground. Rewind static reel cable.
(17) Cover and store fire extinguisher(s).
c.
Fuel Sampling.
NOTE
Additional Information on fuel sampling may
be obtained from FM 10-68.
(1) Fuel sampling is done during filtered fuel
dispensing operations. Fuel is removed through an
Aqua-Glo probe and adapter installed on outlet nipple of
one or both meters (figure 2-14).
(2) Refer to paragraph 2-18 for general fuel
sampling instructions.
2-17. Filtered Fuel Servicing Operations (M970
and M970A1
)
a. Filtered Self-Load.
This operation is a means of
loading filtered fuel through the bottom of the tank. Fuel
is pumped from the storage facility through the
filter/separator, meter, 2½-inch hose reel, and bottom
load adapter (fig. 2-34). Filtered self-load operation is as
follows:
(1) Review instructions in paragraph 2-8.
WARNING
Hose reel cabinet door is heavy-use two
hands when opening and closing. Use
latches to lock door. Do not slam.
(2) Open hose reel cabinet door (fig. 2-33). Pull
release cable and lift door with both hands.
Figure 2-33. Hose Reel Cabinet With Door Closed (M970 and M970A1).
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