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TM 5-5430-248-13&P
MALFUNCTION
There is leakage around the metal parts.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
STEP 1. Check if all socketcap screws are in place (Figure 9, Item 1).
a. If all socketcap screws are not in place (there are 31 socketcap screws on
each end of the drum), refer to (WP 0014) and replace or tighten
socketcap screws.
STEP 2. Check if adapter assembly is loose (Figure 9, Item 2).
a. If the adapter assembly is loose, then hand tighten adapter assembly so that
five threads are exposed starting from the metal plate (Figure 9, Item 3).
STEP 3. Check if adapter assembly is leaking after tightening (Figure 9, Item 2).
a. If the adapter assembly is leaking, replace the adapter assembly from the
drum (WP 0012).
STEP 4. Check if there is leakage around the valve coupler (Figure 9, Item 4).
a. Make sure the cam arms (Figure 9, Item 6) on valve coupler are properly
locked onto the adapter assembly.
(1) If cam arms are not in locked position, move cam arms to
locked position.
(2) If cam arms do not lock, replace valve coupler (WP 0012).
b. Check if water is leaking out of the valve coupler outlet.
(1) If handwheel (Figure 9, Item 5) of the valve coupler is in
the on, turn handwheel to the off position.
(2) If the valve coupler leaks, replace valve coupler gasket