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TM-55-1905-222-14 Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM-8) (ROHR and Gunderson Models) (1905-01-284-2647 AND 1905-01-284-2648) Manual

SERVICE STARTING SYSTEM RESERVOIR AND FILTERS

TM 55-1905-222-14

MAINTENANCE OF SEA WATER SYSTEM

3-12 SERVICE SEA WATER STRAINERS.

INITIAL SETUP

Tools:

Equipment Conditions:

Tool Kit, Mechanic's, Rall

Engine shut down.

and Marine

Materials/Parts.

Screen

P/N HD99A

Gasket

P/N 10

REMOVE AND CLEAN STRAINER

CAUTION

Failure to properly maintain strainers may restrict water flow, causing the

fuel and exhaust systems to overheat and the bilge pumps to lose prime.

a. Set strainer handle (1) towards strainer In use and away

from strainer to be cleaned. Open draincock (2) to drain

strainers.

b. Remove wing nut (3), washer (4), end cap (5) and

gasket (6) from strainer not in use.

c. Remove screen (7) and cylinder (8) and clean. Use a

wire brush to dislodge particles from screen (7) or

replace with a new one.

d. Reassemble strainer parts as shown.

Set handle (1) in direction of cleaned strainer and repeat

steps b through d for other strainer.

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