12. NEW EQUIPMENT.
Upon receipt of a new flame thrower, the following procedure should be
carried out:
_a._ Cut packing-chest steel straps and seals with pliers.
_b._ Remove the screws, if present, from top of chest.
_c._ Open two latches at front of chest.
_d._ Lift lid backward and connect chain from inside of chest to inside
of lid.
_e._ Remove moistureproof paper.
_f._ Remove gun from carton. After removing waterproofing tape from
ends of hose, connect hose and gun. (Par 17)
_g._ Remove mounting board and place gun with hose on the board as
shown in Figure 10.
[Illustration: Fig 11. Screwing deflector tube in safety head on left
fuel tank.]
[Illustration: Fig 12. Controls for operation of portable flame thrower
M2-2.]
_h._ Remove spare parts kit, tool kit, cans of ignition cylinders, and
other items from packing chest.
_i._ Compare contents with packing list found in or on packing chest.
Inspect all contents carefully for completeness, correct adjustment,
and good condition.
_j._ Insert deflector tube in safety head on left fuel tank. (Fig 11)
Outlet should face to rear and at a 45-degree angle to operator’s left
shoulder. (Fig 18) Screw in deflector tube by hand; do not use wrench
on deflector tube. Tighten lock nut with wrench.
_k._ Before use on a mission, test-fire the weapon. (Par 56 _b_)
_l._ Save the packing chest for storage of the equipment when flame
thrower is not being carried on a firing mission or serviced.
13. USED EQUIPMENT.
When they apply, the same steps should be taken as in Paragraph 12. Any
worn or damaged parts should be replaced. Areas where paint has worn
off should be touched up with fresh paint.