WATER TANK ASSEMBLY -706880708

TM 5-4210-233-14&P-1

5-10. WATER TANK ASSEMBLY

This task covers:

a. Removal

c. Follow-on Maintenance

b. Installation

TOOLS REQUIRED

PERSONNEL REQUIRED - 2

Tool Kit, General Mechanics, Automotive

(Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

MATERIALS/PARTS REQUIRED

Aerial Ladder Swung Aside to Provide Clearance

Tie Straps (Item 33, Appendix E)

(see para 2-14)

Main Engine Shutdown (see para 2-12.)

APU Shutdown (see para 2-16.)

Batteries Disconnected (see para 4-114.)

Water Tank Drained (see para 2-17)

a. Removal.

(1)

Remove screws (1), two strips (2 and 3) and grating (4).

(2)

Remove screws (5) and grating (6 and 7).

(3)

Remove divider panel (8) between water tank and hydraulic tank. Mounting screws (9) are accessed

through upper front storage compartments on each side of hosebody. Nut (10) and washers (11 and

12) are located inside water tank mounting area.

(4)

Cut all plastic tie-straps securing flex-tubing (13) to chassis.

(5)

Disconnect wiring harness from water level sending unit connector (14).

(6)

Remove two clamps (15) and hose (16) from water tank connection.

(7)

Disconnect hose (17) from tank fitting.

(8)

Remove bolts (18), nuts (19), washer (20) and springs (21) securing water tank to hosebody.

WARNING

Serious injury could occur if heavy equipment if moved/lifted

without sufficient personnel to do the job. Use proper physical

lifting procedures or use a suitable lifting device or dolly. Wear

safety shoes, gloves and other suitable protective clothing. Area

should be clear of other personnel. Serious injury or death can

result from falling objects.

CAUTION

When removing tank, lift slowly and be sure that the flex-hose is

not secured or caught on anything. Damage to the hose may

result.

(9)

Attach lifting slings to the water tank and remove tank (21A) from truck with hoist.

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