TM 9-2320-279-20-3
M978 Tanker Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
(3) Push coupling gasket (1) on end of V3
suction line valve (4) so that ends of
strainer (3) and V3 suction line valve
are covered.
(4) Install two coupling halves (6) on
coupling gasket (1) with two
screws (7) and nuts (8). Do not
tighten.
CAUTION
Do not pinch or pull coupling
gaskets off-center during
installation or while installing
coupling halves. If coupling
gaskets are damaged or moved
out of position, piping
connections will leak.
f.
(5) Push coupling gasket (2) on
end of pipe (5) so that ends
of strainer (3) and pipe are
covered.
(6) Install two coupling
halves (9) on coupling
gasket (2) with two
screws (10) and nuts (11).
Do not tighten.
(7) Alternately tighten screws (7 and 10) and nuts (8 and 11).
Follow-on Maintenance.
(1) Prepare tanker for operation (TM 9-2320-279-10).
(2) Recirculate fuel (TM 9-2320-279-10).
(3) Check line strainer assembly for leaks.
END OF TASK
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