Operation in Sandy or Dusty Areas - TM-5-4320-258-120026

contact with the equipment. This will help prevent the

that the engine is operating at peak efficiency to provide

formation of rust and corrosion.

the highest possible pump output.

2-14. Operation in Sandy or Dusty Areas

b. Coat all unpainted metal surfaces with grease to

a. Maintain a careful check of the air cleaner

prevent formation of rust and corrosion.

restriction

indicator.

Immediately

report

2-17. Operation in Snow

organizational maintenance when it indicates a

a. Before operation, brush away any snow which

restricted condition of the air cleaner. The service

has seeped into the engine compartment to assure free

frequency of air cleaner service must be increased when

rotation of the fan and belts and to prevent water from

operating under conditions of extreme sand or dust.

the melted snow from entering engine components.

b. Take care to prevent sand and dust from

b. Check that the exhaust muffler weathercap has

entering the fuel system while filling the fuel tank.

not frozen shut as the result of freezing of melting snow.

Watch the fuel strainer bowl for accumulations of dirt.

c. Brush all snow away from the instrument panel

Report any dirt accumulations in the bowl.

to assure clear observation of the instruments.

2-15. Operation Under Rainy or Humid Conditions

2-18. Operation in Mud

a. Take care to prevent moisture from entering the

a. Make sure that the pump skid is mounted on a

fuel system. Fill the fuel tank immediately after every

firm base so that it will not become mired in soft earth.

operating period to prevent moisture in the air from

Use planking or blocking, if necessary, to prevent the

condensing and entering the fuel system. Maintain a

pump from sinking into muddy earth.

careful check of the fuel strainer bowl for collections of

b. Keep the radiator free from mud. Mud caked in

moisture. Report it to organizational maintenance when

the radiator cooling fins will decrease the cooling

moisture is noted in the fuel bowl.

capacity of the radiator.

b. Take special care to prevent rust and corrosion

c. Wipe all mud from the instrument panel to

of exposed metal surfaces.

Coat exposed metal

provide clear observation of the instruments.

surfaces with light grease to prevent rusting. Report

damaged

paint

immediately

organizational

maintenance.

2-16. Operation in Salt Water Areas

a. Because of the corrosive action of salt water,

use fresh water to wash off any salt water that comes in

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