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CHAPTER 2
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT
2-1. Unloading Equipment
a.
General. It is the responsibility of the
Organizational Maintenance Unit or the receiving
organization to unload the equipment from carrier.
b.
Preparation for Unloading.
(1)
Remove the blocking from the wheels.
(2)
Remove tiedowns from wheels and axles.
(3)
Remove blocking from under the axles.
Note
To remove blocking, place jack
under axle.
c.
Unload by Towing.
(1)
Connect towbar, chain or cable from tow
truck to the front, lifting shackles of fire truck (fig. 105,
TM 9-2320-209-10).
(2)
Man the cab of fire truck. Depress clutch
pedal and make certain that transfershift lever and
transmission gearshift lever are in the neutral positions.
Release parking brake by pushing the parking brake
lever downward.
(3)
When descending loading ramp, brake
the fire truck by pulling upward on the parking brake
lever.
Caution
The service brakes of the fire truck
are inoperative when the engine is
not running.
2-2. Unpacking Equipment
a.
Unpacking. Open the packing containers
shipped on board and display the contents for
inspection.
Note
Do not remove electrolyte-from
containers until ready for use.
b.
Depreservation.
Prepare the fire truck for
inspection and servicing by deprocessing the vehicle as
outlined in chapter 2 TM 9-2820209-20 and as outlined,
on DA Form 2258 (Depreservation Guide). This Form is
generally attached to steering wheel, shifting levers or
ignition switch.
2-3. Inspecting and Servicing Equipment
a.
Inspecting.
(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 all
equipment listed has been received.
(3)
Inspect the truck chassis TM 9-2320-209-
10.
b.
Servicing.
Note
Make
sure
equipment
is
completely de-processed before
servicing. Make sure preserva-
tions have been removed from
such items as crankcase, fuel tank,
gearboxes, and the like.
(1)
Perform
the
daily
and
quarterly
maintenance service (para 3-6 and 3-7).
(2)
Lubricate the truck chassis (LO 92320-
209-12).
(3)
Fill the truck cooling system (TM 9-2320-
209-10).
(4)
Fill the fuel tank (TM 9-2320-20910).
Table 2-1. Freezing Points, Composition, and
Specific Gravities of Military Antifreeze Materials.
Lowest
Pints of
Ethylene glycol
expected
inhibited
coolant solu-
ambient
glycol per
Compound, Antifreeze
tion specific
temp.
gal. of
Arctic
2
gravity at
F
coolant
68°F3
+20
1%
Issued full strength
1.022
+10
2
and ready mixed for
1.036
0
2%
0 to -65" tempera-
1.047
-10
314
tures for both initial
1.055
-20
3%
installation and re-
1.062
-30
4
plenishment of
losses.
1.067
-40
4 A
1.073
-50
Arctic
DO NOT DILUTE
-60
Anti-
WITH WATER OR
-75
freeze
ANY OTHER
pre-
SUBSTANCE
ferred
2-1
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