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CLEANING AND INSPECTION
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Clean and inspect all components IAW General Maintenance Instructions (WP 0019).
END OF TASK
INSTALLATION
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WARNING
Fuel may explode if subject to sources of ignition. Failure to follow this warning may result
in injury or death to personnel. In event of exposure or injury cleanse affected area with
soap and water. For eyes flush eyes with water. Seek medical attention.
1. Install fuel level sender (Figure 2, Item 1), new gasket (Figure 2, Item 2), cover (Figure 2, Item 3), and four
bolts (Figure 2, Item 4) into fuel tank (Figure 2, Item 17).
WARNING
Use extreme caution when handling heavy components. Provide adequate support and
use assistance during procedure. Ensure that any lifting equipment used is in good
condition and of suitable load capacity. Keep clear of heavy parts supported by lifting
equipment. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel.
2. Using lifting device, install fuel tank (Figure 2, Item 17) on frame.
3. Align fuel tank (Figure 2, Item 17) with frame mounting brackets.
4. With assistance, inside engine compartment, install six washers (Figure 2, Item 14) and bolts (Figure 2, Item
13) through frame mounting brackets. Outside engine compartment, install six washers (Figure 2, Item 15) and
nuts (Figure 2, Item 16) on bolts.
5. Install U-bolt (Figure 2, Item 7), two washers (Figure 2, Item 8), and nuts (Figure 2, Item 9) to secure oil drain
hose (Figure 2, Item 6) to front of fuel tank (Figure 2, Item 17).
6. Attach fuel supply hose (Figure 2, Item 10) to fuel tank (Figure 2, Item 17).
7. Attach fuel return hose (Figure 2, Item 11) to fuel tank (Figure 2, Item 17).
8. Connect electrical lead (Figure 2, Item 5) to fuel level sender (Figure 2, Item 1).
9. Install two drain plugs (Figure 2, Item 12) in front bottom of fuel tank (Figure 2, Item 17).
WARNING
Fuel may explode if subject to sources of ignition. Failure to follow this warning may result
in injury or death to personnel. In event of exposure/injury cleanse affected area with soap
and water. For eyes flush eyes with water. Seek medical attention.
NOTE
Vent fuel system IAW Field Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
Including Lubrication Instructions (WP 0008). Start engine and check for and correct fuel
leaks.
10. Refill fuel tank (Figure 2, Item 17) with clean fuel and start engine (WP 0013).
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