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2-12. UNCOUPLING TRAILER FROM TOWING VEHICLE (Con’t).
h. Remove Iockpin (4) and open towing vehicle pintle (5).
i. Remove safety chains (8) from towing vehicle eyebolts (7) and stow on lifting handles (9).
j.
Use handcrank (12) to raise trailer until weight of trailer is clear of towing vehicle pintle (5).
k. Remove towing vehicle a safe distance away from trailer.
l. Perform all After (A) PMCS in Table 2-1.
2-13. OPERATING WATER TANK.
a. General. Operate the water tank in accordance with standard operating procedures. Be sure to perform
the During (D) PMCS listed in Table 2-1.
b. Filling Fiberglass Water Tank (M149 and M149A1).
WARNING
l Use extreme care to ensure that no foreign material enters the water tank. The
highest sanitary standards must be followed when handling drinking water. Serious
Illness may result from Impure, contaminated drinking water.
l When water tank is used for NON POTABLE WATER, water tank must be so marked.
(1) Loosen wingnut (2) by turning counterclockwise and push hinged eyebolt (1) out of slot on clamp
assembly (4).
(2) Lift clamp assembly (4) until manhole cover (3) is completely open and will stay open without
assistance.
NOTE
Water tank must be filled by an overhead, free-flowing source, or by a pressure pump.
(3) Fill water tank through manhole opening.
(4) Close manhole cover (3). Swing hinged eyebolt (1) and wingnut (2) into slot on clamp assembly (4).
Tighten wingnut by turning clockwise.
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