TM 5-5420-280-10
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POWER WASH PUMP OPERATION (Contd)
NOTE
To operate the pump as a power washer for cleaning
mud and debris from the bridge, follow the procedure
listed below.
1. Connect suction hose (2) to pump inlet (3).
2. Connect discharge hose (4) to pump outlet (1), and connect nozzle (5) to end of
hose (4).
CAUTION
Do not allow end of suction hose to touch bottom of
river or stream; mud, weeds, or debris may be sucked
into pump and damage pump.
3. Place end of suction hose (2) overboard into water.
WARNING
Water is discharged from pump nozzle under extreme
pressure. Avoid cleaning in direction of personnel; mud,
small rocks, and debris may fly up and injury to
personnel may result.
4. Holding nozzle (5) away from personnel, start and operate pump in accordance
with TM 5-4320-200-13&P, and wash off debris from bridge surfaces.
5. Stop pump engine in accordance with TM 5-4320-200-13&P.
6. Remove nozzle (5) from end of discharge hose (4), and disconnect hose (4) from
pump outlet (1).
7. Pull suction hose (2) from water, disconnect hose (2) from pump inlet (3).
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