TM 5-5420-278-100053 000053 00-2BILGE PUMP OPERATIONTo pump out water from ponton bilges, follow the procedure listed below.1. Connect suction hose (6) to pump inlet (3).NOTELoosen bilge plugs slowly to allow residual pressure toescape.2. Remove bilge plug (5) from ponton bilge port (4), using slotted end of T-wrench.3. Insert end of suction hose (6) through ponton bilge port (4) and all the wayto bottom of ponton.4. Connect discharge hose (1) to pump outlet (2), and place end of hose (1)overboard of bay.5. Start and operate pump per TM 5-4320-200-13&P.6. When ponton bilge has been pumped dry, stop engine per TM 5-4320-200-13&P, and remove suction hose (6) from ponton bilge port (4).NOTEEnsure bilge plug has a gasket and gasket is in goodcondition prior to installation. Notify unit maintenanceif gasket is missing or damaged.7. Using slotted end of T-wrench, install bilge plug (5) on ponton bilge port (4).8. Perform steps 1 through 7 on remaining ponton bilges as necessary.9. Remove discharge hose (1) and suction hose (6) from pump outlet (2) andinlet (3), and remove pump from bay.
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