TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
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FUEL CONTROL VALVES OPERATION
INITIAL SETUP:
Not Applicable
FUEL CONTROL VALVES OPERATION
CAUTION
Before operating vehicle, FUEL CONTROL VALVE FORWARD TANK must be closed.
Failure to comply may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
•
If right and left rear tanks are too low for Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) operation,
open forward tank valve. Close valve when finished.
•
Forward tank drains whenever drain valve is open.
•
Right and left rear tank levels are same when right and left rear tank valves
are open.
•
If right or left rear tank leaks, close valve so more fuel is not lost.
•
If forward tank leaks, shut down vehicle and close the right and left rear
tank valves.
Four fuel control valves (Figure 1) are located on rear crew compartment wall. They are used to open or close fuel
tank and drain valves. Refer to Table 1 for fuel valve positions during operation and Table 2 for draining tanks.
Figure 1.
Fuel Control Valves.
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