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TM 5-5430-248-13&P
Symptom
Valve has cracked or damaged handwheel.
Malfunction
Valve or valve components may have been damaged during use or not properly stored.
Corrective Action
Symptom
The valve coupler's handwheel is not turning or is loose.
Malfunction
Handwheel nut (Figure 4, Item 1) or packing nut (Figure 4, Item 2) may have become loose
through use.
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Figure 4. Valve coupler with handwheel nut and packing nut.
Corrective Action
STEP 1. Hand tighten packing nut or handwheel nut.
STEP 2. Test valve function by turning handwheel and dispensing water (WP 0005).
STEP 3. If the handwheel is loose or does not allow water to be dispensed, replace valve