Operating Under Usual Conditions

TM 5-4930-218-14

c. Open the air receiver drain valve (4, fig. 2-4) to

2-6. Filling Lubricant Tanks

drain any moisture that has condensed in the air

a. Make sure the air receiver drain valve (4, fig. 2-

receiver.

4) is closed. Close the air plunger valve (4, fig. 2-2).

b. Air pressure in the tank will automatically build

d. Operate the ignition switch (10, fig. 2-1) to OFF

up to 175 pounds. This pressure is preset to cut out at

to stop engine.

175 pounds pressure and cut in at 145 pounds

pressure.

c. Allow pressure to build until the air pressure

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gage (4, fig. 2-1) shows a reading of between 150 and

a. Start the equipment as indicated in paragraph

175 pounds air pressure.

2-3.

d. Remove the transfer pump (fig. 2-7) from its

mounting and install in drum of lubricant to be

b. Refer to following paragraphs 2-6 through 2-9

dispensed. You cannot use the transfer pump to

for complete information on operation of the

pump heavy grease. Grease must be band-packed in

lubricating and servicing unit under usual conditions.

the dispenser tank.

Figure 2-7. Lubricant transfer pump.

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