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Table 4-2. Unit Troubleshooting - Continued

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM - Continued

PUMP FAILS TO PRIME OR LOSES PRIME - Continued

Step 2. No oil in priming tank.

NOTE

With rotary primer, oil is usually required to maintain a tight rotor

seal.

Step 3. Check priming tank oil supply and replenish, if necessary.

CAUTION

Speeds much higher than those recommended do not

accelerate priming, and may actually damage priming pump.

Step 4. Engine speed too low.

Refer to operating instructions for correct priming speeds.

Step 5. Check for air leaks.

Clean and tighten all suction connections. Make sure suction hoses and gaskets are in good

condition. .

Step 6. Check for dirt on suction strainer.

Remove all leaves, dirt, and other foreign material from suction strainer.

When drafting from shallow water source with mud, sand, or gravel bottom, protect suction

strainer in one of the following ways:

Suspend suction strainer from a log or other floating object to keep it off bottom. Anchor

float to prevent it from drifting into shallow water.

Remove top from a barrel. Sink barrel so open end is below water surface. Place suction

strainer inside barrel.

Make a suction box, using fine-mesh screen. Suspend suction strainer inside box.

Step 7. Check for defective priming valve.

Refer to Direct support maintenance level.

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