TM 9-2320-279-20-3
M978 Tanker Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
25-16. V2 BOTTOM LOAD ADAPTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (CONT).
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Removal.
(1) Push MC MANUAL CONTROL EM
VALVE lever (1) full forward and
down in closed position.
(2) Remove dust cap (2) from V2
bottom load adapter (3).
(3) Remove two nuts (4), screws (5),
and coupling halves (6).
(4) Remove V2 bottom load adapter (3)
and coupling gasket (7) from
pipe (8).
Installation.
CAUTION
Do not tear or otherwise damage
coupling gaskets during installation.
If coupling gaskets are damaged,
piping connections will leak.
Do not pinch or pull coupling
gaskets off-center while installing
coupling halves. If coupling gaskets
are damaged or moved out of
position, piping connections will
leak.
(1) Install coupling gasket (7) on pipe (8).
(2) Position V2 bottom load adapter (3) on pipe (8).
(3) Install coupling gasket (7) on V2 bottom load adapter (3).
(4) Install two coupling halves (6) on coupling gasket (7) with two screws (5) and nuts (4).
(5) Install dust cap (2).
Follow-on Maintenance.
(1) Install V12 bottom load PRECHECK VALVE (para 25-26).
(2) Perform fuel tank bottom loading (TM 9-2320-279-10).
(3) Check V2 bottom load adapter for leaks.
END OF TASK
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