| | Subject: PETROLEUM TECHNICAL ADVISORY MESSAGE NO |
 | | Failure of the emergency shut-off system has generally been attributed to units not exercising the system, rust (which holds the manual control in the open position), improper tension on the cable mechanism, and lack of lubrication on moving parts in the assembly. |
 | | Recommend that operators/drivers of HEMTT tankers (M978) conduct weekly exercise of their vehicle emergency shut-off system as described in the preventive maintenance monthly PS magazine, dated November 1996, issue #528. |
 | | Units should inspect and perform required maintenance on all petroleum tank vehicles to insure proper operation of the emergency shut-off system. |
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