TM 5-3805-262-20
REMOVAL
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 id
immediately.
(1)
( 2 )
( 3 )
( 4)
(5)
(6)
CLEANING
At right side of fuel tank,
loosen and remove nut (1) and lock washer (2)
and disconnect terminal (3) from fuel level sending unit (12).
At cover plate (6), note location of wire (11). Then loosen and remove
five capscrews (4) and lock washers (5) and disconnect wire.
Carefully remove cover plate (6) with wire (11) and fuel level sending
unit (12) while observing position of float and rod in fuel tank.
Remove and discard gasket (7).
At fuel level sending unit (12), note location of wire (11). Then loosen
and remove five screws (8), washers (9), and lock nuts (10) and discon-
nect wire,
Carefully remove fuel level sending unit (12) from cover plate (6).
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 e d
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 . Failure to do so could cause serious injury. If you be-
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 s h
with large amounts of water.
I f c o n t a c t w i t h e y e s i s m a d e , w a s h e y es
with water and get medical aid inmediately.
(1) Remove all traces of gasket (7) material from cover plate (6) and fuel
tank using clean cloth moistened with cleaning solvent P-D-680.
(2) Clean wire insulation using clean cloth moistened with detergent. Dry
using clean cloth.
( 3 ) C l e a n f u e l l e v e l s e n d i n g u n i t ( 1 2 ) t e r m i n a l , t a n - b l a c k w i r e t e r m i n a l ( 3 ),
and wire (11) terminals using clean cloth moistened with isopropyl alco-
h o l.
(4) Clean all other metallic parts using clean cloth moistened with cleaning
solvent P-D-680. Dry using clean cloths.
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