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TM 10-4320-316-14
4-27. FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
b. Cleaning
c. Inspection
d. Repair
e. Installation
Initial Setup:
WARNING
Improper care in handling fuel can
Tools Required
cause fire and explosion which can
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (Appendix B, Item 1)
cause severe injury or death to
Pan, Drain (Appendix B, Item 2)
operating personnel. To avoid fire
or explosion during engine
Materials Required
refueling:
Cloth, Lint-Free (Appendix E, Item 1)
DO NOT allow any flame
Equipment Condition
producing material within 50
DED pump assembly shut down and cool.
feet (15.25 m) of fuel during
Outlet enclosure removed (see paragraph 4-23).
equipment filling.
DO NOT smoke while refueling.
DO NOT let fuel drip onto any
hot surface.
DO NOT overfill fuel tank.
DO NOT refuel unit while
engine is running.
a. Removal (Refer to Figure 4-19).
(1) Remove fuel cap (1) and drain plug (2) located at the bottom right corner of the fuel tank (3) and drain out all fuel
into a clean container. Dispose of fuel per FM 10-69.
(2) Release hose clamps (4) on overflow hose (5).
(3) Release hose clamp (6) on fuel line (7) at injection pump (8) and disconnect hose from fuel tank (3).
(4) Remove hex head screw (9), lifting bolt (10), and washer (11) securing the upper part of the fuel tank stay
bracket (12) and remove stay bracket and two dampers (13).
(5) Remove fuel tank (3).
(6) Remove two clamps (14) and pipe fuel gauge (15).
(7) Remove two bolts (16), stay (17), and two dampers (18).
b. Cleaning.
(1) Wipe outside of fuel tank with clean, dry, lint-free cloth to remove any oil or grease deposits.
(2) When tank is completely clean of any residual fuel, remove cap and clean away any deposits.
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