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FIGURE 2-201. Portable Firefighting Pump. Gasoline Engine Driven.

TM-55-1905-223-10 Landing Craft Utility (LCU 200 Class) NSN 1905-01-154-1191 Manual

Manual Startup with Automatic Priming

TM 55-1905-223-10

NOTE

If engine is cold, advance CHOKE control (5) fully clockwise (closed), then half

open as engine starts, and fully open for running.

(5) Press and hold START Push Button (4) until engine starts. Adjust choke and speed controls as

required.

CAUTION

Do not allow pump to run more than 2 minutes without water flowing. Lack of

cooling water could cause severe impeller and exhaust system damage.

(6) Open water discharge valve (3, FIGURE 2-200) slowly and advance engine SPEED control (6,

FIGURE 2-201) as required to attain desired pumping pressure.

(7) Place OFF-START-RUN switch (2) in RUN position.

(8) Rotate CHOKE control (5) to full counterclockwise position.

d. Shutdown Procedure.s

(1) Rotate SPEED control (6, FIGURE 2-201) to full counterclockwise idle position.

(2) Place OFF-START-RUN switch (2) in OFF position.

(3) Open pump drain valve (4, FIGURE 2-200) fully counterclockwise. Keep open until drained.

(4) Flush pump with fresh water.

(a) Place suction hose with foot valve and strainer into fresh water supply.

(b) Prime pump until full, inspect for leaks.

WARNING

Ensure exhaust gases discharge to outside atmosphere.

(d) Start engine. Switch to start; advance speed slightly; press start button; choke as needed.

(e) Prime pump; push priming buttons and hold, when water discharges from priming pump; ensure

discharge hose is manned; open water discharge valve slowly. Release priming button.

NOTE

Primer pump should evacuate air from impeller housing and suction hose in

approximately 60 seconds.

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