FOOT VALVE

Section X. MAINTENANCE OF BODY AND CHASSIS ACCESSORIES

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TM 5-3825-229-14&P 4-43. FOOT VALVE THIS TASK COVERS: a. Removal c. Assembly b. Disassembly d. Installation INITIAL SETUP: Tools Required: Equipment/Materials Required: Nomenclature: Cleaning solvent (Item 13, Appendix E) Gloves, rubber (Item 7, Appendix E) General Mechanics Goggles, protective (Item 9, Appendix E) Tool Kit Rags (Item 6, Appendix E) Wire brush (Item 4, Appendix E) a. Removal. (1) Unscrew foot valve (1) counter-clockwise from suction hose (2). b. Disassembly. (1) Remove four nuts (1) from screws (2). (2) Remove four screws (2) from foot valve. (3) Separate foot valve into four parts: strainer (4), spacer (5), valve assembly (6) and valve body (7). (4) Remove nut (8), leather washer (9) and screw (1 0) from center holes in discs (11 and 12) and leather valve flapper (13). Separate valve flapper (13) from discs (11 and 12). Removing and Installing Foot Valve WARNING Wear protective goggles when using the cleaning solvent. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, flush eyes with cold water for 5 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. Dry cleaning solvent (PD-680) is both toxic and flammable. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Avoid skin contact. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from open flame. Flash point of solvent is 138°F (59C). (5) Clean metal parts with cleaning solvent (PD-680) and wire brush. 4-86

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