TM 55-1930-209-14&P-17
e.
When engine has been idling for at least 2 minutes, stop engine by turning ignition switch to R.
f.
Make sure engine compartment hatch is secured in place.
g.
Attach grounding wire from barge to workboat, making sure clamp has a good contact on a metallic part of the
workboat.
WARNING
During fueling operations, neither open flame nor smoking is
permitted within 50 feet of fueling operation. Only minimum
numbers of persons necessary to conduct fueling are permitted
in area.
h.
Using special Perko wrench or large screwdriver, open fuel filler cap in deck on port side aft of cabin.
i.
Refuel workboat from barge fueling station. Monitor fuel gauge located on instrument panel. Do NOT completely
fill workboat fuel tank but allow space for expansion of cooler fuel flowing from voids storage tank into warmer
workboat fuel tank.
j.
Secure fueling station hose and equipment.
k.
Close workboat fuel filler cap.
I.
Remove grounding wire from workboat and reattach to fueling station.
m.
Make every effort to prevent fuel oil spills and clean any spills immediately.
CAUTION
Never turn master switch off until engine has stopped.
n.
Turn master switch OFF.
o.
If necessary, move messenger line reel unit as far forward as possible. Pull pins on sliding tracks on each side of
unit, shove unit forward and replace pins.
p.
Use engine hatch tool (stored under operator's seat) to turn closure nuts on each corner one-half turn and slowly
open engine compartment (aft deck closure). Escaping air may indicate that water is entering the engine
compartment and forcing the air out.
q.
Check compartment to make sure there are no fuel oil, lubricating oil, hydraulic fluid or water leaks. Tighten filters
and fittings or take other corrective action as necessary.
r.
Check oil level. Dipstick is on top of engine between branches of intake manifold (Figure 2-6). Oil level should be
between marks on the stick. Fill with oil, when necessary, through oil filler cap on top of the engine. Use diesel
lubricating oil CD (MIL-L-2104), SAE 20W30, above 50°F and oil CD, SAE 10W, below 50°F.
s.
Do NOT attempt to check coolant levels at this time.
t.
Close engine hatch and secure by turning closure nuts on each corner one-half turn. Return engine hatch tool to
storage under operator's seat cushion.
u.
Before leaving boat, make sure bilge pump switch is in AUTO and store or secure all loose items.
2-17 Deployment and recovery
2-17.1 General. During storage and movement of the barge, workboat is normally carried in a specially constructed
cradle on forward section of deckhouse top and covered with a tarpaulin. The workboat is secured in the cradle by three
tiedown straps on each side of the cradle. These straps hook into three eyelets on each side of the workboat and are
pulled tight with a crank and ratchet set on the side of the cradle. For long overseas movement, these tiedown straps may
be supplemented with four steel turnbuckles, one on each corner of the workboat. These are attached to eyelets welded
to the deckhouse top and into special fittings on the workboat forward knees and the stern bitts.
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