CHAPTER 8. SKID BASE AND RELATED PARTS REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

CHAPTER 8

SKID BASE AND RELATED PARTS REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

8-1. General

d. Assembly. Refer to figure -1 and assemble the

parts of the skid base.

a. The skid base is composed of steel I beam

side rails heavily braced with I beam cross members

e. Installation.

and one tubular cross member at each end. A steel

plate is provided under the front of the base to protect

(1) Refer to paragraph 3-42 and install the

the fuel tank from puncture.

batteries.

b. The skid base is of welded construction with

(2) Refer to paragraph 5-22b and install the

the component parts attached by bolts and nuts. The

engine assembly.

fuel tank is mounted between the side rails of the skid

base.

(3) Refer to paragraph 3-61g and install the

pump assembly.

8-2. Repair

8-3. Fuel Tank

a. Removal.

a. General. Refer to paragraph 3-36a for description.

(1) Refer to paragraph 3-61c and remove

b. Removal.

the pump assembly.

(1) Refer to paragraph 3-61c and remove

(2) Refer to paragraph 5-22a and remove

the pump assembly.

the engine assembly.

(2) Disconnect the fuel line.

(3) Refer to paragraph 3-42 and remove the

batteries.

(3) Unscrew and remove drain piping.

b. Disassembly. Disassemble the parts from the

skid base as required. Refer to (fig. 8-1).

(4) Remove 8 capscrews and washers which

c. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.

fasten the fuel tank to the skid base.

(1) Steam-clean the skid base and battery

(5) Remove the fuel tank.

box parts.

c. Cleaning and Inspection. Refer to paragraph

(2) Flush the fuel tank with an approved

3-37d and clean and inspect the fuel tank.

cleaning solvent and drain.

d. Repair or replace. If the fuel tank has been

(3) Remove any greasy gummy deposits

found defective repair or replace as required.

with a cloth dampened with an approved cleaning

solvent; dry thoroughly.

Installation. Install the fuel tank in reverse order

(4) Inspect all parts for damage; if defective.

of removal.

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