Section Ill. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

TM 10-3930-638-10

Section Ill. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

Para

Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Steering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 1-14

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

B o d y , Towing Attachments, and

Transmission Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Towing Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Mast Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-10. FUEL SYSTEM

FUEL GAGE. Electrically operated meter type; calibrated

ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. Pumps diesel fuel from tank

in six gallon increments. With ignition switch key turned

to engine. With ignition switch key turned to ON

to ON position, fuel gage indicates quantity of fuel

position, electric fuel pump will emit a slight buzz sound

remaining in fuel tank.

indicating proper operation.

ACCELERATOR PEDAL. Depressing pedal with foot

SHUT-OFF VALVE. Located in right side of engine

compartment above fuel filler neck. With valve handle in

increases fuel flow and engine speed; releasing pedal

vertical position, blocks passage of diesel fuel from fuel

decreases fuel flow and engine speed. Pedal is spring

tank to electric fuel pump. Valve handle must be in

loaded to return to low speed position when released.

horizontal position to start and operate engine.

FUEL TANK. Holds approximately 27 gallons of diesel

AIR CLEANER. Removes dust and dirt from air before

fuel; constructed as part of rear chassis. Fuel filler neck

air is applied to engine. Metal shell houses replaceable

and removable cap located at right rear of vehicle. A drain

paper-type filter element.

plug is located at the bottom of the tank.

1-5