TM 55-1905-220-14-7
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. Remove the handle and store
when pump is not in use.
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 bleeder screw 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
b. Removal
d. Reassembly
c. Repair
e. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment
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Equipment
Special Tools
Condition
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Material/Parts
Special Environmental Conditions
Repair kit KT202565
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Personnel Required
General Safety Instructions
1
Observe WARNING in this
procedure.
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