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TM 9-2330-272-14
4-66. FUEL LEVEL GAGE ADJUSTMENT.
This Task Covers: Adjustment
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
l Tank purged (para 4-64).
l One cotter pin
Tools/Test Equipment:
l General mechanic’s tool kit
NOTE
A fuel level gage is welded to the manhole collar in each tank compartment. Unless
severely bent or broken off, only adjustment may be required.
ADJUSTMENT
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Unstow petroleum gage stick from stowage tube
assembly.
Open fill cover of affected tank compartment
(para 2-14).
Set petroleum gage stick upright on bottom of
tank.
Check fuel level gage (2). If indicator disk (1) is
adjusted correctly, locknut (3) will be even with full
mark on petroleum gage stick.
If indicator disk (1) is not properly positioned, go
to step 6.
Remove cotter pin (4). Discard cotter pin.
Loosen locknut (3) and adjust locknut position
until even with full mark on petroleum gage stick.
Tighten locknut (3).
Install new cotter pin (4) in nearest hole beneath
locknut (3).
Remove petroleum gage stick from tank. Close fill cover (para 2-14).
Stow petroleum gage stick in stowage tube assembly.
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