TM 10-4320-344-10
Table 1-2.
Description of Major Components, Model 609-A.
Item
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Item Name
BATTERY BOX
TRAILER ASSEMBLY
DIESEL ENGINE
CONTROL PANEL
CENTRIFUGAL PUMP
PARK BRAKE LEVER
INTERVEHICULAR CABLE
ASSEMBLY
TONGUE JACK
TONGUE JACK
(TRIPOD ASSEMBLY)
SAFETY CHAINS
BREAKAWAY CHAIN
INERTIAL BRAKING SYSTEM
REAR JACKS
RUNNING/BRAKE LIGHTS
Description and Purpose
Provides weatherproof protection for battery.
Supports and transports pump unit.
Drives pump.
Engine operating mode is set on
control panel.
Can be operated in manual,
electric manual, or electric automatic mode.
Controls pump and engine operations.
Rated at 600 GPM at 350 ft tdh.
Draws water from
source or upline boost pump and discharges to
outlet or feeds downline boost pump.
Fitted with
suction and discharge elbows suitable for
connection to 6 inch grooved pipe couplings.
One on each side of trailer.
Used to lock wheels
in place when trailer is not in transit.
Used to connect trailer electrical system to
towing vehicle electrical system.
Used on some model 609-A pumping assemblies.
Supports front of trailer when disconnected from
towing vehicle.
Used on some model 609-A pumping assemblies.
Supports front of trailer when disconnected from
towing vehicle.
Hook to towing vehicle.
Prevent trailer from
running away if accidentally uncoupled from
towing vehicle.
Applies hydraulic brakes if trailer accidentally
uncouples from towing vehicle.
Activated by motion of towing vehicle.
Releases
hydraulic brakes when towing vehicle moves
forward.
Applies hydraulic brakes when towing
vehicle slows or stops.
Used to level pumping assembly and prevent
trailer from tipping when disconnected from
towing vehicle.
One on each side of trailer.
Provide visual
indication while trailer is being towed.
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