TM 5-4320-275-13 & P
Table 2-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services - Continued
B - Before
D - During
A - After
Interval
Item
Item to be Inspected.
Equipment Is Not Ready
No.
B
D
A
Procedure
Available If
10
Pump Bowl. Check that drain plug is on pump bowl.
Drain plug is missing.
Tighten drain plug if it is loose.
11
Suction Hose. Check for cracks or other damage.
Suction hose leaks.
Tighten connections if loose.
Section III.
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
2-3. ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE
a.
This pump comes fully assembled, ready for use after attaching appropriate suction and discharge hoses.
b.
Instructions for use are for information and guidance of personnel responsible for operation of the pump
assembly.
c.
The operator must know how to perform every operation of which the pump assembly is capable. The
following paragraphs contain instructions on starting and stopping the pump assembly, on operation of the pump
assembly, and on coordinating the basic motions to perform the specific tasks for which the equipment is designed.
Since nearly every job presents a different problem, the operator may have to vary given procedures to fit the individual
job.
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