TM 5-3805-262-20
DRAINING (SHEET 2 OF 2)
Diesel fuel is highly combustible. Do not smoke or allow open flames or
s p a r k s i n t o t h e a r e a . D e a t h o r s e v e r e i n j u r y m a y r e s u l t i f p e r s o n n e l
f a i l t o o b s e r v e t h i s p r e c a u t i o n . I f y o u a r e b u r n e d , o b t a i n m e d i c a l a id
immediately.
(c) Remove pipe plug (1) and drain fuel into container. Discard drained
f u e l .
( d ) A t r i g h t s i d e o f f u e l t a nk , remove five capscrews (2) and lock washers
( 3 ).
(e) Remove cover plate (4) with fuel level sending unit installed and gasket
(5). Discard gasket.
CLEANING
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 used to clean
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
parts is toxic and flammable.
use only in a well ventilated
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 he
vapors. 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 o u
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.
(a) Clean interior of fuel tank using clean cloth moistened with cleaning
solvent P-D-680 by putting your hand through cover plate hole in fuel
tank. Dry thoroughly using clean cloths.
(b) Clean remaining parts using cleaning solvent P-D-680; dry using clean
c l o t h s .
(c) Remove all traces of gasket (5) material from cover plate (4) and fuel
tank using clean cloth moistened with cleaning solvent P-D-680.
(d) At right side of fuel tank, position gasket (5) and cover plate (4) with
fuel level sending unit installed on fuel tank.
(e) Secure cover plate (4) with five lock washers (3) and capscrews (2); be
sure that fuel level sending unit ground wire lead is connected to one
capscrew.
Tighten capscrews (5) securely.
( f ) A t b o t t o m o f f u e l t a n k , r e i n s t a l l p i p e p l u g ( l ) ; t i g h t e n s e c u r e l y.
FILLING
( a ) A t r i g h t r e a r o f l o a d e r, remove fuel filler cap and fill fuel tank with
d i e s e l f u e l ( r e f e r t o c u r r e n t l u b r i c a t i o n o r d e r ).
(b) Reinstall fuel filler cap and engine side panels (page 9-17).
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