SERVICE BILGE PUMP

TM-9-2350-247-10 Hull and Related Components Recovery Vehicle Full Tracked: Light Armored M578 (2360-00-439-6242) (EIC:3LA) Manual
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TM 9-2350-247-10 SERVICE BILGE PUMP 0073 00 THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS: Clean (page 0073 00-1). Check Operation (page 0073 00-2). INITIAL SETUP: Maintenance Level Operator Tools and Special Tools Cross Tip Screwdriver (WP 0081 00, Item 33) Flashlight (WP 0083 00, Item 11) Personnel Required Driver Helper (H) Equipment Condition Engine stopped (WP 0023 00), (WP 0024 00) Cab center floor plates raised (M548A1) (WP 0077 00) Hull bottom access cover removed (M548A3) (WP 0076 00) SERVICING CLEAN NOTE The bilge pump on the M548A1 is located in the right front corner of the power plant compartment. On the M548A3, the pump is located in the rear center of the engine compartment. The screens and vent holes are maintained in the same way. The pump has an inlet screen to keep the pump from swallowing junk that could jam or break the pump. But if the screen gets blocked (with big leaves, paper, cardboard and other debris) the pump can’t suck any water. 1. Clear away any trash on the inlet screen. Keep the carrier bilge cleaned out. NOTE The bilge pump has a vent hole that you need to keep clean. If the vent hole gets clogged, the pump could become air locked. 2. Clean the vent hole by running a wire back and forth a few times. 0073 00-1

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