2-3. Starting
a. Preparation for Starting.
(1) See that suction hoses connecting tanks to
pumping assembly are properly secured. Ground
pumping assembly before starting to fill the 600
gallon tanks.
(2) Drive ground rod into earth near pumping
assembly.
(3) Pull ground wires from ground reel (fig. 1-
2) and ground one wire securely to ground rod.
Attach other wire to vehicle being fueled.
CAUTION
Always clip lead to ground rod before
attaching lead to vehicle being fueled.
(4) Open only the fuel cap of the tank being
filled. Do not fill two tanks at the same time unless
operator has an assistant. Do not over-fill the tanks.
I f f u e l i s s p i l l e d ,
w a s h t h e a r e a o f s p i l l a ge
thoroughly with water.
(5) Maintain a distance of 25 feet between
vehicles being fueled.
(6) Observe the water sight-gage window (fig:
2-1). Water should not be visable in sight window.
(7) Check window frequently for presence of
water and drain when necessary.
N O TE
A drain cock is located at the bottom of the left
side of the filter / separator for draining water.
(8) Prime pump through priming port (fig. 1-
4) if necessary.
NOTE
Priming should not be necessary when tanks are
full.
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