TM-9-2320-209-20-3-3 Page 82

TM-9-2320-209-20-3-3 Maintenance Part 3 for M44A1 and M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-209-20-3-3 Section VII. TANK BODY COMPONENTS 18-19. DISCHARGE VALVE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (TRUCKS M49A1C AND M49A2C). WARNING Smoking, sparks or open flame is not allowed within 50 feet of fuel truck during this task. Fuel may burn, causing explosion, injury to personnel, and damage to equipment. TOOLS: 3/4-inch wrench 7/16-inch wrench 7/8-inch wrench (2) Scraper Pliers SUPPLIES: Discharge valve coupling gasket Discharge valve gasket PERSONNEL: One EQUIPMENT CONDITION: Truck parked, engine off, handbrake set, wheels chocked. a. Preliminary Procedure. Drain tank of all fuel before removing discharge valve. Refer to TM 9-2320-209-10. b. Removal. 1. Using 7/16-inch wrench, unscrew and take off two nuts (1). Take off plate (2) and U-bolt (3). Cable (4) will be free of valve lever (5). GO TO FRAME 2 18-67