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 80 of 528
TM 9-2330-356-14
(10) Adjust engine throttle for desired flow rate
(table 2-2).
WARNING
(19) Shut off engine (para 2-10d), then remove the
grounding wire.
WARNING
When filling tank by means of self-loading, a
test of the precheck system Is mandatory. If
this system Is not functioning, stop all
operations. Determine the problem and have
It corrected by a qualified technician. Failure
of automatic shut-off to function may result in
uncontrolled fuel spillage and danger of fire
and explosion.
Hose reel cabinet door Is heavy-use two
hands when opening and closing. Use
latches to lock door. Do not slam.
(20) Close hose reel cabinet door and latch in
place,
(21) Store and cover fire extinguishers.
(11) Squeeze and hold lever on deadman control
S. Shortly after flow has begun, turn precheck valve D to
the OPEN position to check the automatic shut-off float.
If float is functional, flow should stop after about
20-25 seconds (para 2-11g). If valve is not functioning,
stop all operations. Notify unit maintenance.
(12) Turn precheck valve D to the CLOSED
position. Free flow will resume in about 20 seconds.
CAUTION
In an emergency, release the deadman
control S and flow should stop.
(13) When tank is full, flow should stop
automatically.
(14) At end of operation, release the deadman
control S,
and adjust
engine
to idle speed
(1000-1200 rpm). Rewind the deadman control hose.
(15) Close single point nozzle and disconnect
nozzle from bottom load adapter. Reinstall dust caps on
bottom load adapter and single point nozzle.
(16) Evacuate hose (para 2-14d).
(17) Rewind 2½-inch hose (para 2-11). Tighten
hose reel lock.
(18) Close all valves and remove 4-inch bulk fuel
hose connecting semitrailer to storage facility. Store hose
in hose trough. Secure hose trough latches. Reinstall dust
cap to outlet B.
b.
Filtered Bulk Delivery. This
operation is used when
filtered fuel is required in the storage facility (fig. 2-35).
Fuel is pumped from the semitrailer tank through the
filter/separator to the storage facility. Filtered bulk
delivery operation is as follows:
(1) Review instructions in paragraph 2-8.
(2) Ensure that all valves are closed.
(3) Connect grounding wire to storage facility
and semitrailer (fig. 2-7). Remove 4-inch bulk fuel hose
from hose trough and connect to the receiving facility.
Remove dust cap from outlet B and connect bulk fuel hose
to outlet.
(4) Start engine (para 2-10) and when warm
adjust engine speed to 1000-1200 rpm.
(5) Open valves A (para 2-11f), B, H, M, and K.
(6) Adjust engine throttle for desired flow rate
(table 2-2).
(7) At end of operation, adjust engine to idle
speed (1000-1200 rpm).
(8) Close all valves.
(9) Remove bulk fuel hose and store in hose
troughs. Secure hose trough latches. Reinstall dust cap to
outlet B. Remove grounding wire.
(10) Shut off engine (para 2-10d).
(11) Store and cover fire extinguishers.
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