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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT
2-1. UNLOADING EQUIPMENT
Carefully unload the crated pump, using a lift truck
or other suitable means. Take care to prevent piercing
crates with forks of truck.
2-2. UNPACKING EQUIPMENT
Remove the wooden crate carefully. Do not allow
pry bars, used for crate removal, to penetrate crate
interior. This could damage pump unit.
2-3. INSPECTING AND SERVICING EQUIPMENT
a. Inspect the pump for obvious damage which might
have occurred during shipment.
b . Inspect for loose or missing nuts, bolts, and other
attaching hardware. Check the suction and discharge
ports for damaged threads.
Note. The pump has been tested prior to shipment.
Since gaskets have a tendency to dry and
shrink after testing, make especially sure
that all bolts on gasket joints are tight in
order to prevent pump leakage.
c . Set the RUN-STOP switch in the STOP position
to prevent starting, and manually rotate the starting
pulley of the engine several turns to assure that the
engine has not seized and that the pump impeller
rotates freely without scraping or binding.
d. Perform all daily preventive maintenance services
for the engine described in TM 5-2805-259-14.
2-4. INSTALLATION OF SEPARATELY PACKED
COMPONENTS
a . The dry-charged, lead-acid storage battery is
shipped mounted in the battery box, but the electrolyte
is shipped separately. Add electrolyte to each cell
in the dry-charged battery until the electrolyte level
is above the battery plates. Do not overfill the battery.
Warning. The electrolyte for the dry-charged battery
consists of sulphuric acid. Use care when
b . Refer to figure 2-1 and connect battery cables;
replace cover.
Figure 2-1. Battery installation diagram.
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