TM 5-3805-262-20
4-2. FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)
f. F u e l F i l t e r s a n d F i l t e r H e a d.
This task covers servicing (replacement) of the
fuel filters, bleeding air from the fuel system, and removal, cleaning, inspection,
and installation of filter head and associated components.
( 1 ) F u e l F i l t e r s .
TOOLS: No. 1 Common Organizational Maintenance Tool Kit
S l i p j o i n t p l i e rs
Filter wrench (FSCM 10988 PN A64761)
Container,
1 quart capacity
MATERIALS/PARTS: Clean cloths (Appendix C, item 1)
Cleaning solvent P-D-680 (Appendix C, item 2)
Gasket (FSCM 19253 PN 6677417)
First stage filter (FSCM 19253 PN 6669390)
Second stage filter (FSCM 19253 PN 6674600)
NOTE
PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE: Engine right side panels removed (page 9-14).
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
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 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, get fresh air and medical
attention immediately. 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 s h
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 ) C l e a n f i l t e r h e a d , f u e l f i l t e r s, and engine area adjacent to filters
using a clean cloth moistened with cleaning solvent P-D-680.
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 el
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 i d
immediately.
(b) Position a quart container under first stage filter drain plug. Remove
drain plug from first stage filter and drain fuel. Remove container.
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