Maintenance of Wheels

the bail aside to release the glass fuel bowl (2).

Remove the bowl and gasket (3). Empty the contents of

the bowl and wipe it dry with a clean cloth.

(3) If engine operation indicates that the filter

element (4) is contaminated, replace it with a new one.

(4) Position the gasket (3) and fuel bowl (2) on

the fuel strainer housing (7). Swing bail (1) into position

and tighten the bail nut to hold the bowl in place.

(5) Open the fuel shutoff valve (6) and check for

leaks. Correct any leaks.

3-12. Maintenance of Electrical System

Operator/crew maintenance of the electrical system

consists primarily of servicing the battery. Keep battery

filled to the top of plates with distilled water. Keep the

top of the battery and the battery terminals clean. To

protect the terminals from corrosion, you can coat them

with a light application of GAA lubricant.

3-13. Maintenance of Wheels

Operator/crew maintenance of wheels consists primarily

of servicing the tires, as follows:

a. Clean tires and wheels with fresh, clean water.

b. Remove foreign material embedded in the tires.

If you remove nails or other penetrating objects, be sure

to inspect for punctures of the tubes.

c. Inspect wheels and rims for damage. Inspect

tires for cracks, deep cuts, or separated tread.

d. Keep tires inflated to 40 psi.

e. Report any defects or damage to organizational

maintenance personnel.

3-14. Maintenance of Chassis

a. Using light engine oil as required, lubricate the

front leg and lock pin, the rear leg supports and lock

pins, and the tool storage box hinges.

b. Clean reflectors and tail light assembly lenses

with a damp cloth as required. Replace tail light and

stop/turn bulbs as required by removing the lens

attaching screws to provide access to the bulbs.

Bail

5. Filter gasket

Fuel bowl

6. Fuel shutoff valve

Bowl gasket

7. Fuel strainer housing

Filter element

Figure 3-6. Fuel strainer, exploded view.

(2) Loosen the nut on the bail (1) and swing

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