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TM 5-4210-233-14&P-1 2-17.   AFTER MISSION PROCEDURES - Continued (2) To drain the foam tank, open foam tank drain valve. NOTE Foam tank drain valve is located inside pump compartment.  To gain  access  to  valve,  open  priming  tank  access  door  on  curb side    of    vehicle.        Collect    the    foam    concentrate    in    clean containers  and  retain  it  for  subsequent  use.    Be  sure  the  foam tank drain valve is closed after draining. c. Filling the Foam Tank. (1) Open the foam tank cover and pour foam concentrate into the tank capacity is 30 gal.  (114 1). (2) Close the foam tank cover. d. Filling the Water Tank. (1) Open the tankfill cover. (2) If the tank is filled through the top opening, any pressurized water supply can be used. (3) The water tank can be filled via a suction inlet using the pump system. (4) Monitor the water level gauge and stop when the gauge shows FULL.  The truck ignition must be ON for the indicator to work. (5)  Remove fill hose.  Close the tank fill cover. NOTE The  tank  can  also  be  filled  via  the  suction  manifold  if  the  fire pump is running and the TANK FILL AND RECIRCULATE valve is  open.    If  from  draft,  use  the  6-inch  suction  ports.    If  from pressure  supply  (e.g.,  hydrant)  use  the  left  side  or  right  side AUX.  SUCTION ports. e. Filling the Fire Pump Priming Tank.    Check the level of fluid in the priming tank.    Fill tank with engine oil if temperature is above 0 deg.  F (-18 deg.  C).   Use 5W or SAE 5W-20 if temperature is below 0 deg.  F (-18 deg.  C). 2-65

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