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TM 5-4320-305-24
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-7. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES
Pumping rate of 600 gpm at 150 psi
Automatic operation - standard
Manual operation with retrofit kit installed
Automatic shutdown for high temperature, low oil pressure, and overspeed
Operates independently or in a staged, multi-pump system
Operates in surrounding temperature between +155° and -65°F (+68.3° and -53.9°C)
Operates at altitudes between sea level and 9000 feet above sea level
Continuous operation during periods of blowing sand
Operator station protected by noise shield
Ether start kit (cold weather starting aid)
Trailer mounted for transport
1-8. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
CONTROL PANEL AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). Control panel assembly contains the operating and instrument
panels, and the electronic engine speed controller (control box). Electrical system contains the wiring and hardware
connecting the control panel components with the engine and pumping controls and sensors.
ETHER START KIT (2). Injects a mist of liquid ether into the engine air intake system to aid ignition.
DISCHARGE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY (3). Consists of a gate valve, a check valve, an air valve, connective piping, and
a victaulic coupling flange.
FUEL TANK (4). Contains a 20-gallon supply of diesel fuel for the engine. The tank includes a filler cap, fuel gage, and
various fittings for fuel lines.
NOISE SHIELD (5). Reduces pump and engine noise at the operator's position in front of the control panel. In addition,
the shield reduces vibration of the control panel and supports the front portion of the fabric cover.
SUCTION ASSEMBLY (6). Consists of a gate valve, a strainer assembly, connective piping, and a victaulic coupling
flange.
TRAILER ASSEMBLY (7). Consists of a welded frame and axle assembly with a rated capacity of 5200 pounds (2360
kilograms). The two-wheeled axle assembly is attached to the trailer frame by leaf springs with shock absorbers for
stability. The trailer has hydraulic inertia brakes that operate when the unit is being moved. When the trailer is parked,
snap-over-center hand brakes are set by the operator. The trailer chassis is equipped with taillights, stoplights, and
reflectors.
FRONT JACK ASSEMBLY (8). Crank operated tripod jack with a pad for extra support.
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