TM 55-1730-229-12
TO 35C2-3-473-1
(a)
Verify reservoir level is at the to HIGH
level.
(b)
Close RETURN BLEED valve (item 1,
Inspect and remove all foreign matter from quick
disconnects, before connecting hose to AGPU
and dual manifold block.
(c)
Close HIGH PRESSURE BLEED valve
(item 2, figure 2-15).
(e)
Close BYPASS/FLUSH valve (item 5,
(d)
Close RESERVOIR DRAIN VALVE
on dual manifold.
(item 3, figure 2-15).
WARNING
(e)
Close SYSTEM DRAIN valve (item 4,
If Dual Manifold drain cap (item 7, figure 2-16) is
(f)
Close GAUGE SHUTOFF valve (item 5,
not tighten prior to operation it may cause bodily
injury.
(g)
Set RESERVOIR SELECTOR valve
(f)
Check that dual manifold DRAIN cap
(item 6, figure 2-15) to AGPU position.
(item 7, figure 2-16) is tight.
(h)
Set RETURN BYPASS SELECTOR
WARNING
valve (item 7, figure 2-15) to BYPASS position.
c.
Startup Flush/Purge Operation.
Ensure AGPU GTE is in the stop position and
the master switch is in the off position prior to
hose connecting.
(g)
Connect one end of the appropriate
The reservoir selector must be set to AGPU
LOW PRESSURE hose to the RETURN port on the
prior to startup or damage to the AGPU pump
AGPU hydraulic control panel (item 16, figure 2-15).
will occur.
Connect the other end of the LOW PRESSURE hose
to the RETURN port (item 2, figure 2-16) on the dual
(1)
Start AGPU's GTE, operating procedures,
manifold block.
per paragraph 2-3.
(h)
Connect one end of the appropriate
(2)
Check OUTPUT PRESSURE gauge (item
HIGH PRESSURE hose to the HIGH PRESSURE port
9, figure 2-15) for an indication of approximately 500
on the AGPU hydraulic control panel (item 17, figure
to 700 psig. If no pressure is indicated verify that the
RESERVOIR SELECTOR valve (item 6, figure 2-15) is
hose to the HIGH PRESSURE port (item 1, figure 2-16).
set to AGPU and that the GAUGE SHUTOFF valve (item
5, figure 2-15) is open approximately to turn.
b.
Flush/Purge Operation.
WARNING
When hydraulic power is turned on, the hy-
If there is still no indication of pressure immedi-
draulic hose will be under extremely high
ately shutdown the AGPU GTE and notify main-
pressure. Make sure that all quick disconnect
tenance.
fittings are secure, and hoses are not kinked.
Injury from flailing hoses could result. Wear
(3)
Set POWER switch (item 8, figure 2-15) to
proper gloves and eye protection (goggles or
the ON position and ensure power on INDICATOR (item
face shield) when operating hydraulic equip-
18, figure 2-15) illuminates.
ment.
(4)
Hold pressure switch (item 11, figure 2-15)
to the INCREASE position until the OUTPUT PRES-
Hydraulic control panel setting prior to start.
SURE gauge (item 9, figure 2-15) reads 1000 psig.
