TM 3-4230-218-12&P
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SUCTION HOSE STRAINER CLEANING.
a.
Introduction.
This paragraph contains instructions for cleaning the suction hose
strainer.
b.
Cleaning.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Remove spring (9) from clips (7) on strainer basket (8).
Remove basket from shroud (10).
Unscrew screen (6) and remove attached parts from shroud
(l0).
Unscrew retainer (1) and separate filter element (2), gasket
(3), mount (4), and gasket (5) from screen (6).
Flush all parts out with fresh water. If any parts are coated
or clogged with scale, clean using brushes from accessory kit.
If screen cannot be cleaned using brushes, notify organizational
maintenance.
Install gasket (5) on screen (6).
Install filter element (2), gasket (3) , and mount (4) on retainer
(1) and screw retainer (1) into screen (6) and install filter
assembly onto shroud (10).
Secure strainer basket (8) to shroud (10) using clips (7) and
spring (9).
Suction Hose Strainer, Cleaning.
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