TM 10-4330-234-13&P
Table 2- 1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (cont).
B - Before
D - During
A - After
Interval
Item to be Inspected
Equipment is Not
B
D
A
Procedure
Ready/Available If
Item
No.
5
AUTOMATIC DRAIN VALVE
Check automatic drain valve for breaks
or cracks.
6
FILTER/SEPARATOR
Check filter/separator for leaks from the
Tank is cracked or broken.
tank; breaks or cracks in tank.
Check for water in bottom of tank
.
SECTION III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
Paragraph
Page
Starting Procedure ...............................................................
Operating .............................................................................
Stopping Procedure ..............................................................
WARNING
Do not operate the filter/separator unit until it has been connected to a suitable
ground. A static discharge could ignite the fuel or cause an explosion of the fuel
vapor.
Do not smoke or use open flame in vicinity of filter/separator. Use protective
equipment to prevent skin and eye contact with fuel.
Make sure fire extinguishers and fire fighting equipment are available in the
immediate area. Be extremely careful when using a fire extinguisher in an
enclosed area. Provide adequate ventilation.
a. Make sure that the manual drain gate valve (1) is closed. Make sure isolation gate valve (6) is open
b. Be sure the inlet (2) and outlet (3) connections are tight.
c.
Open the vent pressure valve (4) to allow entrapped air to escape.
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