TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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REFUEL AND DEFUEL OPERATION

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools and Special Tools

General mechanic's tool kit

(WP 0135, Table 1, Item 2)

Fuel and oil servicing nozzle

(WP 0132, Table 1, Item 35)

Metal tube assembly, 34 in. long

(WP 0132, Table 1, Item 56)

Materials/Parts

Wiping rags Qty: AR (WP 0134, Table 1, Item 57)

Personnel Required

Crewman (3)

References

Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) operation in all

conditions (WP 0042)

Fuel control valves operation (WP 0045)

WARNING

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Fuel is very flammable and can explode easily.

When working with fuel, post signs that read: "NO SMOKING WITHIN

50 FEET OF VEHICLE."

Keep fuel away from open flame or extreme heat.

Always keep fire extinguisher within easy reach when working with fuel.

Failure to comply may result in personnel death or injury.

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Fuel is slippery and may cause falls. Wipe up spillage immediately with rags.

Dispose of materials in accordance with local hazardous waste disposal

procedures. Failure to comply may result in personnel death, injury, and/or

damage to equipment.

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Turn off radios and electronic countermeasure devices 150 feet (46 m) from refuel

points or when refuel in place. Connect grounding clamp before fueling begins.

Failure to do so could allow static energy or Radio Frequency (RF) energy to spark

and cause a fuel fire. Failure to comply may result in personnel death, injury,

and/or damage to equipment.

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