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TM5-4210-229-14&P
Section Ill. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
Para.
Para.
AFFF Vessel Recharge Procedures ..................2-24
Operation of Lighting and Vision Equipment ........ 2-12
Driving the Vehicle .............................................2-9
Operation of Rear Handline ................................. 2-21
Dry Chemical Vessel Recharge Procedures .......2-25
Operation of Remote Turret ................................ 2-20
General..............................................................2-5
Operation of Rescue Saw .................................... 2-15
Mobile Operation of Twin Agent 4x4
Operation of Siren/Public Address System .......... 2-13
Firefighting Truck ............................................... 2-7
Post Operational Procedures .............................. 2-22
Nitrogen Cylinder Replacement Procedures. ......2-26
Scope .................................................................. 2-6
Operating Procedures ........................................2-18
Shutdown ............................................................ 2-10
Operation of Accessory Firefighting
Stand-By Mode Procedures ................................ 2-19
Equipment .........................................................2-11
Starting the Engine .............................................. 2-8
Operation of 10 Ton Hydraulic Rescue Tool ....... 2-17
System Shut-Down After Operation
Operation of Hydraulic Rescue Tool ...................2-16
Procedures .......................................................... 2-23
Operation of Inverter .......................................... 2-14
2-5. GENERAL.
a.
The following instructions are for the information and guidance of personnel responsible for the proper op-
eration of the Twin Agent 4x4 Firefighting Truck.
b.
The operator must know how to perform every operation of which the firefighting truck is capable. This sec-
tion contains instructions on the mobile operation of the firefighting truck, and on coordinating the basic op-
erating procedures to perform the specific tasks for which the firefighting truck was designed. Since nearly
every firefighting operation presents a different problem, the operator may at times vary given procedures to
fit the individual situation.
2-6. SCOPE.
Operating instructions are divided into the following categories:
a.
Mobile Operation. Information and instructions for starting and driving the firefighting truck under normal
conditions.
b.
Operation of Accessories. Operation and use of lighting and vision equipment, siren, etc.
c.
Operating Procedures. Equipment operating instructions for the Twin Agent 4x4 Firefighting Truck.
d.
Post Operational Procedures. Basic checks and services of the firefighting truck immediately after a fire-
fighting mission.
2-7.
MOBILE OPERATION OF TWIN AGENT 4x4 FIREFIGHTING TRUCK.
Mobile operation of the firefighting truck is similar for conventionally equipped 4x4 diesel trucks. The vehicle is
equipped with hydraulic power steering and air brakes. An automatic 4-speed transmission, with a 4-wheel drive
feature is also provided. Controls and instruments necessary for mobile operation and firefighting are within easy
reach of the drivers normal seated position. These controls and indicators are illustrated and described in figures
2-2 through 2-5.
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