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 ( c o n t ) .
(2) Filter Head (cont).
CLEANING
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.
(a) Clean filter hose (12) using clean cloth moistened with diesel fuel. Dry
using clean cloth.
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 he
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 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
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 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.
(b) Clean remaining parts using cleaning solvent P-D-680; dry using clean
c l o t h s.
INSPECTION (SHEET 1 OF 2)
NOTE
In following steps, replace parts determined to be defective.
Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi. Use
o n l y w i t h e f f e c t i v e c h i p g u a r d i n g a n d p e r s o n a l p r o t e c t i v e e q u i p m e nt
( g o g g l e s / s h i e l d , g l o v e s,
e t c ) . 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 us
i n j u r y t o e y e s a n d p o s s i b l e b l i n d n e s s .
If you hurt your eyes or if a
f o r e i g n o b j e c t i s b l o w n i n t o y o u r e y e s , s e e k m e d i c a l a t t e n t i o n
immediately.
( a ) I n s p e c t t u b e ( 1 0 ) f o r c r a c k s , b r e a k s , d i s t o r t i o n , o r c l o g g e d c o n d i t i o n.
Clear clogged tube using compressed air.
If tube (10) requires replace-
ment, replace compression nuts (3) and compression s l e e v e s ( 4 ).
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