TM 9-2320-279-34-1
Troubleshooting Malfunctions (Cont)
Table 2-3. Troubleshooting (Cont)
Malfunction
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
TANKER SYSTEM
1.
FLOWMETER DOES NOT OPERATE (NOT REGISTERING).
(FLOWMETER REMOVED FROM TANKER FOR CLARITY)
Step 1.
Remove four screws from adjuster cover plate and meter housing.
Step 2.
Remove adjuster cover plate. Check if gear and shaft are damaged.
Replace defective adjuster drive gear or drive shaft (para 22-8).
Step 3.
Remove flowmeter (para 22-7). Remove front cover (para 22-8). Check for damaged
displacement and blocking rotor gears.
Replace defective displacement and blocking rotor gears (para 22-8).
Step 4.
Remove flowmeter (para 22-7). Remove rear cover and bearing plate from meter housing
(para 22-8). Check for damaged displacement and blocking rotors. Check for deposits on
rotors. Checking housing and all parts for damage.
If rotors are damaged, replace rotors, replace housing and all damaged parts. Clean
deposits from rotors (para 22-8).
2.
NO FLOW THROUGH METER OR METER RUNS TOO SLOWLY.
Step 1.
Remove flowmeter (para 22-7), but do not remove flowmeter register or adjuster. Remove
flowmeter front cover (para 22-8). Check for damaged blocking and displacement rotor
gears.
Replace defective blocking and displacement rotor gears (para 22-8).
Change 3
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