TM 55-1905-219-14-7
3-179. HYDROSTARTER HAND PUMP - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS-
a. The hand pump is a single piston double-acting positive displacement pump. The pumping action is never in a
vertical direction and the handle clears all obstructions throughout its stroke.
b. Use the hand pump to provide initial hydraulic pressure and to build up pressure if pressure was released from the
hydrostarter.
c. A ball check valve controls the flow through the pump. A relief valve is manually operated to release the pressure
before work can be done on the hydrostarter system at the hand pump.
This task covers:
a. Inspection
c. Repair
b. Replacement
d. Reassembly
e. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment
Reference
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Equipment
Special Tools
Condition
Condition Description
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Material/Parts
Special Environmental Conditions
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Personnel Required
General Safety Instructions
1
Observe all WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
in this procedure.
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
|INSPECTIONI
1.
Hand
Hand pump
Check for leaks, cracks
pump
assembly
and wear.
2.
Pump
Check for cracks.
handle
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