TM 9-2320-272-24-1
3-26. FUEL TANK MAINTENANCE
THIS TASK COVERS:
c. Inspection
a. Draining
d. Installation
b. Removal
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
REFERENCES (TM)
FM 43-2
All except M936/A1/A2
TM 9-2320-272-10
TOOLS
TM 9-2320-272-24P
General mechanic's tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
MATERIALS/PARTS
l Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-272-10).
l Fuel tank filler cap and spout removed (para. 3-25).
Gasket (Appendix D, Item 144)
Gasket (Appendix D, Item 143)
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Four locknuts (Appendix D, Item 288)
Diesel fuel is flammable. Do not perform this
Antiseize tape (Appendix C, Item 72)
procedure near flames.
WARNING
Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform fuel system
procedures near open flames. Injury to personnel may result.
NOTE
The replacement procedure for right and left single fuel tanks is
basically the same. This procedure covers the left fuel tank.
a. Draining
NOTE
Have drainage container ready to catch fuel.
1.
Remove drainplug (10) and gasket (9) from bottom of fuel tank (16). Discard gasket (9).
2.
After draining is complete, install new gasket (9) and drainplug (10) on bottom of fuel tank (16).
b. Removal
NOTE
Tag lines for installation.
1.
Disconnect two vent lines (6) from elbows (7).
2.
Disconnect fuel return line (13) from elbow (12).
3.
Disconnect fuel supply line (5) from elbow (14).
4.
Disconnect fuel transmitter wire (2) from fuel transmitter unit (15).
5.
Remove screw (3) and ground wire (4) from fuel tank (16).
6.
Remove two locknuts (11) from hanger straps (8). Discard locknuts (11).
7.
Remove two locknuts (22), screws (21), and hanger straps (8) from hangers (1). Discard locknuts (22).
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