Specifications

TM 9-2330-384-14&P
2-19. BOTTOMLOADING(PREFERREDMETHOD)(Con't).
NOTE
When bottomloadinga new semitrailerfor the first time,
or whenbottom
loadingfor thefirst timeaftertankhasbeenpurged,perform steps10 through
13tobleedairfromthelinesbetweenjetlevelsensorandemergencyvalve.
Fuelcannotbebottomloadedwithairinlines.
(10)
Place an empty gallon container on top
of rear axle under bleeder valve (9).
(11) At emergency valve (11), remove nut
(10) at bleeder valve (9).
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(12) Wait until gallon container is 1/2 to 3/4
full and liquid flow from bleeder valve (9)
is a steady stream of fuel.
(13) Install nut (10) on bleeder valve (9). Fuel
flow into tank will begin.
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NOTE
Precheck cycle should be activated once tank is bottom loading steadily.
Pressure gage (7) will read 5-15 psi (34-103 kPa).
(14) Turn handle of precheck valve (8) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to open valve and activate
precheck cycle.
NOTE
When emergency valve closes, a
screeching sound may be heard.
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Pressuregage (7) reading will rise to
35-50 psi (245-345 kPa).
(15)
Jet level sensor is functioning
properly if emergency valve closes
within two minutes and fuel flow
into tank stops. If emergency valve
does not stop within two minutes,
shut down fuel flow and perform
troubleshooting (see Table 3-1).
(16) To resume bottom loading, turn
handle of precheck valve (8) 1/4
109
turn clockwise to deactivate
8
precheck cycle. Iffuel flow into tank
does not resume, shut down fuel
flow and perform troubleshooting
(see Table 3-1).
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