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TM 5-3805-290-23-2
FUEL FILTERS REPLACEMENT
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS
Primary Filter: Removal, Installation
Secondary Filter: Removal, Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Personnel Required
Maintenance Level
MOS 62B, Construction Equipment Repairer
Unit
Equipment Conditions
Tools and Special Tools
Machine parked on level ground (TM 5-3805-290-
Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 96, WP 0205 00)
10)
Shop equipment, common no. 1 (Item 77, WP 0205
Work tool lowered to ground (TM 5-3805-290-10)
Parking brake engaged (TM 5-3805-290-10)
Materials/Parts
Wheels chocked
Diesel fuel, DF-1 (Item 16, WP 0206 00)
Battery disconnect switch in OFF position (TM 5-
3805-290-10)
Fuel oil, diesel, DF-2 (Item 18, WP 0206 00)
Fuel, turbine, aviation (Item 19, WP 0206 00)
Drawings Required
Rag, wiping (Item 41, WP 0206 00)
TM 5-3805-290-23P, Figures 18 and 26
Fuel filter element (2)
Estimated Time to Complete Task
O-ring
0.5 hr (primary)
Parts kit seal replacement, primary fuel filter
0.3 hr (secondary)
WARN I N G
DO NOT perform fuel system checks, inspections, or maintenance while smoking or near fire, flames, or
sparks. Fuel may ignite, causing injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
To prevent injury to personnel, wear protective eye covering and gloves.
CAU T I ON
DO NOT fill fuel filters with fuel before installation. Fuel will not be filtered and could be contaminated.
Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts. Fuel system should be primed prior to
starting engine.
N OT E
Use a container to catch any fuel that may drain from hoses or system. Dispose of fuel IAW local policy and
ordinances. Ensure all spills are cleaned up.
This unit has two purposes. Element serves as water separator and fuel filter.