TM 5-3825-229-14&P
2-16. FILLING TANK FROM OUTSIDE SOURCE USING PUMP (cont)
l.
When water starts to spill out of the overflow vent located at top center of tank, close fill valve.
m. Allow engine to cool down for 2 minutes before shutting down engine. To shut down the engine, flip POWER
switch at either control panel. The red POWER indicator lamp should go out and the engine should stop.
NOTE
To make starting the engine easier, the throttle should be set for a speed of 2000 rpm
before shutting down operation.
n.
Close the suction valve.
o.
Pull the suction hose out of the water.
WARNING
The hose is full of water and may require two persons to lift it from the water.
p.
Using a long screwdriver, unseat the valve in foot valve and allow all water to drain from the hose, or pull hose
from water and drain hose from upper end of hose.
WARNING
When uncoupling the suction hose, do not stand in front of hose or piping. The force of
water gushing out of the plumbing can knock you down.
q.
Leave the foot valve on the end of the suction hose and uncouple lower section of hose from upper section of
hose and install protective caps on hose ends. Then disconnect suction hose from suction valve and install
protective caps on hose and valve.
r.
Place suction hoses in storage tray on curb side of semitrailer and secure with chains.
CAUTION
Be sure all valves are closed before moving semitrailer.
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