TM 5-3805-262-34INSPECTION/REPAIRDry cleaning solvent P-D-680 used to cleanWear protective goggles and gloves andparts is toxic and flammable.use only in a well ventilatedarea. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes and don’t breathevapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat and don’t smokewhen using it. Failure to do so could cause serious injury. If you be-come dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air and medicalattention immediately. If contact with skin or clothes is made, flushwith large amounts of water. If contact with eyes is made, wash eyeswith water and get medical aid immediately.(1) Clean interior and exterior of fuel tank using clean cloth moistened withcleaning solvent 00P-D-680. Dry thoroughly using clean cloths.(2) Inspect fuel tank nuts and flanges for cracks and damaged or strippedthreads. Repair thread damage by chasing with proper size tap. If flangethreads cannot be cleaned up, replace fuel tank. If nut threads cannot becleaned up, replace nut:(a) Install and tighten pipe plug.(b) Fill fuel tank with water.Never allow sparks or open flame near fuel tank unless tank iscompletely filled with water. Failure to observe this precaution maycause serious injury or death due to fuel tank explosion. If you areinjured, get medical aid immediately.(c) Drill head from defective nut and press nut from fuel tank.(d) Press new nut into fuel tank.(e) Remove pipe plug and drain water.(3)Inspect fuel tank for cracks or evidence of leakage. Replace fuel tank ifcracked or leaking.(4) Inspect fuel tank for rust and corrosion.Remove rust using scratch wirebrush and abrasive cloth. Paint exposed metal on outside of fuel tank.(5) Install fuel tank (refer to TM 5-3805-262-20).3-193
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