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M978 Tanker Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
25-31. V18 BULK DELIVERY VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (CONT).
a. Removal.
NOTE
There are two types of handles. The
newest type of handle is shown.
(1)
Push MC MANUAL
CONTROL EM VALVE lever
(1) full forward and down is
closed position.
(2)
Remove dust cap (2) from
adapter (3).
WARNING
Fuel may drain from piping when
valve is opened and coupling
removed. Contact with fuel can
irritate eyes and skin. Do not let fuel
get into eyes. If fuel comes into
contact with eyes, immediately rinse
eyes with clear water. Wash fuel off
skin with soap and water as soon as
possible after contact.
(3)
Set valve handle (4) down to
open position.
(4)
When fuel stops draining,
close handle (4), hold
adapter (3) in place, and
remove two nuts (5), screws
(6), and coupling halves (7).
(5)
Remove adapter (3).
(6)
Remove coupling gaskets (8)
from V18 BULK DELIVERY
VALVE (9).
(7)
Hold V18 DELIVERY VALVE (9) in
place and remove two nuts (10), screws
(11), and coupling halves (12).
(8)
Remove V18 BULK DELIVERY
VALVE (9) and coupling gasket (13)
from pipe (14).
