TM 10-4320-344-24
2.18 PUMPING ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE.
2.18.1 Drain Plug and Primer Port Maintenance, Model 609-C.
This task covers:
2.18.1.1 Removal
2.18.1.3 Installation
2 .
18 . 1 . 2 R e p a ir
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Mechanic’s Automotive
Tool Kit, Appendix B, Section III,
Item 1
Material/Parts
Tape, Antiseize, Appendix C, Item 32
Gasket (TM 10-4320-344-24P)
Equipment Conditions
Pumping stations shut down, TM 10-4320-344-10.
General Safety Instructions
Do not work on equipment that is not securely
stabilized to prevent rolling
o r s l i d i n g.
Do not work on equipment without following
standard shop safety precautions.
2.18.1.1 Removal.
a .
b .
c .
d.
e .
f .
g.
Level pump assembly (Figure 2-99, 1) using rear jacks (2) and tongue jack (3).
Remove screw (4) and plug assembly (5). Allow pump assembly (1) to drain.
Remove screw (6), end coupling (7), bead chain (8), and pipe plug (9).
Remove pipe coupling (10) and pipe nipple (11) from bottom of pump
assembly (1).
Remove cover (12), two gaskets (13 and 14), and quick half coupling (15).
Discard gaskets (13 and 14).
Remove four nuts (16), bolts (17), mounting plate (18), and gasket (19) from
end panel (20).
Discard gasket (19).
Remove pipe nipple (21), pipe elbow (22), and priming port (23) from pump
assembly (1).
2.18.1.2 Repair.
a.
Inspect all components for damage.
b.
Replace all defective components.
2.18.1.3 Installation.
a.
Install priming port (23), pipe elbow (22), and priming port nipple (21) on
pump assembly (1).
b.
Position new gasket (19) and mounting plate (18) on end panel assembly (20)
and secure with four bolts (17) and nuts (16).
c .
Install quick half coupling (15), two new gasket (13 and 14), and cover (12).
d.
Install pipe nipple (11) and pipe coupling (10) on pump assembly (1).
e .
Install bead chain (8) and end coupling (7) on pipe plug (9) and secure with
screw (6).
f .
Install plug assembly (5) and secure with screw (4).
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