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M978 Tanker Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
(6) Push coupling gasket (11)
on end of strainer pipe (7).
Remove strainer pipe (7)
from V3 suction valve (12)
and pipe (13).
Remove two coupling
gaskets (6 and 11) from
strainer pipe (7).
b. Disassembly.
(1) Remove eight nuts (1) and
screws (2) from cover (3)
and strainer (4).
(2) Remove cover (3) and
gasket (5) from strainer (4).
(3) Remove basket (6) from
strainer (4).
c. Cleaning/Inspection.
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and
sealing compounds can burn
easily, can give off harmful
vapors, and are harmful to
skin and clothing. To avoid
injury or death, keep away
from open fire and use in
weIl-ventilated area. If
adhesive, solvent, or sealing
compound gets on skin or
clothing, wash immediately
with soap and water.
(1) Clean all metal parts in d ry
cleaning solvent.
(2) Inspect all metal parts for
cracked welds or other damage.
(3) Inspect threaded parts for damage.
(4) Replace damaged parts.
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