TM 9-2320-279-20-3
M978 Tanker Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
25-24. V10 BOTTOM LOAD VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Follow-on Maintenance
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Models
M978
Test Equipment
None
Special Tools
None
Supplies
None
Personnel Required
MOS 63S, Heavy wheel vehicle mechanic (2)
References
FM 10-71
Equipment Condition
TM or Para
Condition Description
Para 25-3
Tank drained.
Para 25-28
V14 pilot valve assembly
removed.
Special Environmental Conditions
None
General Safety Instructions
No smoking, flame, sparks, and hot or glowing
objects within 50 ft (15 m) of vehicle. Read and
follow all safety precautions in
TM 9-2320-279-10 and FM 10-71.
a. Removal.
WARNING
Before entering tank, be sure to
read and follow all safety
precautions in FM 10-71. Liquids
and vapors carried in the M978
tanker are flammable and may
cause injury or death.
NOTE
Soldier A works from inside
tank. Soldier B works from
under tank.
(1)
(2)
Remove four screws (1),
lockwashers (2), retainers (3),
and two deflection plates (4)
from V10 bottom load
valve (5).
Install four retainers (3) with
four screws (1) and
lockwashers (2).
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