Unloading the Equipment

(3) Inspect the truck chassis TM 9-2320-23510.

6. Unloading the Equipment

b. Servicing.

(1) Perform

the

daily

and

(quarterly

a. Preparation for Unloading. Refer to figure 4, and

maintenance services paras. 35 and 36).

remove blocking and tiedown from wheels and axles.

(2) Lubricate the truck chassis TM 9-2320-235-

Note. The fire trunk will have to be jacked up slightly to

10 ).

remove blocking from axles.

(3) Fill the truck cooling system (TM-923-235-

b. Unloading.

10).

(1) Unloading by driving or towing.

c. Emergency Duty. If tile fire truck is to be placed

(a) Drive the fire truck off the carrier using

on emergency standby duty, close water and foam

a suitable ramp.

Refer to TM 9-

concentrate drain valves and fill each tank. Both tanks

232023,5-10 for the fire( truck operating

may be filled with water or the 400-gallon tank with

details.

water and the 40-gallon tank with foam concentrate,

(b) In the event no is available to drive the

depending upon the individual requirements.

truck off the carrier, construct a ramp

following construction details and

d. Initial Test.

specifications contained in figure 5.

(1) Unload fire truck (para. 6)

(2) Lifting. Attach four slings of equal length to

the four lifting rings as illustrated on figure 4 with a hoist

(2) Start the engine (TM 9-2320-235-10),

of sufficient capacity lift the fire truck off and away from

operate at low speed for 5 to 10 minutes , and make

carrier.

sure the engine is operating properly.

(3) Do not operate the truck at speeds in

Caution: Be sure the fire truck has sufficient

excess of 25 miles per hour (mph) during break-in-

clearance before unloading.

period.

(4) Fill the 400-gallon water tank and the 40-

7. Unpacking the Equipment

gallon foam tank (para. 18).

(5) Check performance of fire truck pump

a. Unpacking.

controls, instruments, and gages.

(1) Open the electrolyte boxes and remove the

9. Installation of Separately Packed Components

bottles of electrolyte.

(2) Open packing boxes and place tools in tool

a. Batteries are shipped adding electrolyte.

box.

b. For battery servicing and installation, refer to TM

(3) Place fire extinguisher in compartment.

9-2320-235-10.

b. Depreservation.

Prepare the fire truck for

inspection and operational as outlined on DA Form 2258

Warning: Do not smoke or use an open

(Depreservation Guide) that is attached on or near the

flame in the vicinity when servicing the

operator's controls.

batteries. Batteries generate hydrogen, a

highly explosive gas.

8. Inspecting and Servicing Equipment

10. Installation or Setting Up Instructions

Note. Make sure equipment is completely deprocessed

before servicing. Make sure preservatives have been

General.

The fire truck will be received

remove from such items as crankcase, fuel tank,

completely assembled and ready for use, except for

gearboxes, and the like.

servicing the batteries.

b. Batteries. Refer to TM 9-2320-235-10 for battery

a. Inspection.

service.

(1) Make a thorough visual inspection of the fire

truck for damage that may have occurred during

shipment. Inspect components for loose mounting and

missing mounting hardware.

(2) Inspect the packing list and make sure that

all equipment listed has been received.

TAGO 639A