TM 5-2420-231-23-1
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Table 1. Fuel Level Gauge Does Not Function or Is Inaccurate - Continued.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Test Step 4. Check for Open Wiring
Fuel Level Gauge Does Not
Harness.
Function or Is Inaccurate -
Continued
1. Turn ignition switch to the off posi-
tion (TM 5-2420-231-10) and dis-
connect batteries (WP 0157).
2. Remove bolt from cover (Figure 6,
Item 4).
3. Remove nut (Figure 6, Item 8), bolt
(Figure 6, Item 2), washer (Figure
6, Item 3), lockwasher (Figure 6,
Item 7), three clamps (Figure 6,
Item 6), two spacers (Figure 6,
Item 1), and cover (Figure 6, Item
5) from machine. Discard lock-
washer.
4. Position boot (Figure 7, Item 1)
aside and remove nut (Figure 7,
Item 2) and eyelet (Figure 7,
Item 3) from fuel sending unit
(Figure 7, Item 4).
5. Connect fuel sending unit eyelet to
machine ground.
Figure 7. Fuel Sending Unit Connection.
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6. Connect batteries (WP 0157) and
turn ignition switch to the on posi-
tion (TM 5-2420-231-10).
7. Observe fuel level gauge (TM 5-
Fuel Level Gauge Indicates Full -
Replace fuel sending unit (WP 0138).
2420-231-10). Fuel gauge should
Proceed to Test Step 5.
be above the full mark.
Fuel Level Gauge Indicates Empty
and Low Fuel Level Warning
Indicator Is On - Proceed to step 8.