TM 5-3805-262-20
4-2. FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)
b. Electric Fuel Pump.
This task covers servicing, removal, and installation of
electric fuel pump. Servicing of electric fuel pump consists of cleaning its filter
every 500 hours of operation or if engine power has decreased.
TOOLS: No. 1 Common Organizational Maintenance Tool Kit
Fixed open end wrench set
Socket wrench set, 3/8 inch drive
Hand hammer, 16 ounces
Automotive Mechanic’s Tool Kit
S l i p j o i n t p l i e r s
Container, 1 quart capacity
Plugs
MATERIALS/PARTS: Clean cloths (Appendix C, item 1)
Cleaning solvent P-D-680 (Appendix C, item 2)
PERSONNEL REQUIRED: Two Construction Equipment Mechanics MOS 62B
NOTE
PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE: Engine side panels removed (page 9-14) and lines
and fittings disconnected from electric fuel pump and fuel suction tube
loosened at fuel tank (page 4-10).
SERVICING (SHEET 1 OF 2)
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 used to clean parts is toxic and flammable.
W e a r p r o t e c t i v e g o g g l e s a n d g l o v e s a n d u s e o n l y i n a w e l l v e n t i l a t ed
a r e a . A v o i d c o n t a c t w i t h s k i n ,
e y e s a n d c l o t h e s a n d d o n ’ t b r e a t h e
v a p o r s.
Do not use near open flame or excessive heat and don’t smoke
w h e n u s i n g i t . F a i l u r e t o d o s o c o u l d c a u s e s e r i o u s i n j u r y . I f y ou
b e c o m e d i z z y w h i l e u s i n g c l e a n i n g s o l v e n t , g e t f r e s h a i r a n d m e d i c al
a t t e n t i o n i m m e d i a t e l y . I f c o n t a c t w i t h s k i n o r c l o t h e s i s m a d e , f l u sh
w i t h l a r g e a m o u n t s o f w a t e r.
If contact with eyes is made, wash eyes
with water and get medical aid immediately.
(1) Clean electric fuel pump and immediate area using clean cloth moistened
with cleaning solvent P-D-680.
(2) Turn cover (5) off body (1) using wrench. Remove cover (5) with magnet
(3) and gasket (4) installed.
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