TM 5-4320-300-14
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-7.PURPOSE OF CENTRIFUGAL PUMP UNIT
General purpose water pumping applications associated with construction work.
1-8.CHARACTERISTICS
Variable speed operation
Wheel-mounted for mobility
Self-priming
1-9.CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES
· Pumps at a rate of 1500 gpm
· Integral check valve retains fluid in the pump body when the pump is shut down
Twelve-volt alternator
Twelve-volt starter
Twelve-volt automatic shutdown for high temperature, low oil pressure, and overspeed
Variable speed open linkage governor
Vernier throttle
Horizontal top mount dry-type air cleaner
Horizontal top mount high silencing muffler, exhaust heat shield, and weather cap.
Engine hood and side panels
Ether cold starting aid kit
Enclosed and lighted control panel with tachometer, throttle control, battery disconnect switch, and gages
1-10.LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
(A)
ENGINE. Power source.
(B)
MUFFLER. Mounts horizontally on top of engine.
(C)
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD. Metal safety cover for muffler.
(D)
AIR CLEANER. Dry-type, mounts horizontally on top of engine.
(E)
FUEL TANK.
Mounts on frame assembly.
(F)
STARTING AID ETHER CYLINDER. Mounts to engine.
(G)
CONTROL PANEL. Mounted on rear of engine hood.
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