TM 55-1560-307-13&PSection IV. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSWARNINGSmoking not permitted anytime on militaryaircraft.CAUTIONFMCP pumping system will not be operatedwithout fuel in the 600 gallon tanks, or withtank cam lever in the "CLOSED" position.NOTESystem fuel pumps are self-priming.2-8. SCOPE. Operating instructions are provided inthis section for the ERFS and FMCP. A description onhow to use operator controls and indicators is alsoprovided. Included in this section are the preventivemaintenance checks and services (PMCS) procedures,and instructions for operation of the ERFS under usualand unusual conditions.2-9. CONTROLS AND INDICATORS. The controlsand indicators for the ERFS and FMCP are illustratedand described in Figure 2-21, Table 2-4, and Figure 2-22, Table 2-5. Figure index numbers key each controland indicator to the pertinent information in the tables.2-10. PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. In addition to thepreflight inspection procedures defined in TM 55-1520-240-10, perform the applicable checks and serviceslisted on the PMCS, Table 2-6, prior to applyingelectrical power for system operation.CAUTIONA fuel sample is required before the firstflight of the day and after each refueling.NOTETo avoid tripping system circuit breakers, donot turn on any two pump switches at once(2, Figure 2-23). Allow at least 10 seconddelay between each pump switch actuation.a. Check all fuel manifold lines, electrical lines,grounding cables, and vent lines to ensure that they areproperly secured and connected.b. Check for chafing of fuel manifold lines andtiedown straps.c. Ensure tank tiedown straps are secured.d. Ensure ERFS tanks are properly fueled, 580gallons maximum per tank.e. Take fuel sample from each tank.2-11. TURN-ON PROCEDURES. To turn system ON,use the following procedures:a. To apply power to the ERFS, the APU or enginesmust be operating. The FMCP electrical power cordsconnect to electrical receptacles on the LH/RH side ofthe aircraft at station 260.b. Open appropriate tank cam levers (dumpvalves).c. Power ON. Perform power ON checks prior tosystem operation, Figure 2-23.d. Ensure the indicator lights (1) are operative bypress to test method. Lights should be ON when pumpsare in operation, Figure 2-23.e. Each toggle switch (2) activates its respectivepump when in ON position, and shuts pumps off when inOFF position, Figure 2-23.2-26
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