TM 5-3825-230-14&P
a.
Removal.
WARNING
Fuel is very flammable and can explode easily. To avoid serious injury or death, keep fuel away
from open fire and keep fire extinguisher within easy reach when working with fuel. Do not work
on fuel system when engine is hot. Fuel can be ignited by hot engine. When working with fuel,
post signs that read NO SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET (15.24 m) of vehicle.
(1)
Loosen clamp (1) using a flat tip screwdriver. Disconnect fuel hose (2) and remove elbow (3) and reducer
fitting (4) using a 5/8 open end wrench.
(2)
Remove four screws (5), four nuts (6), and four lockwashers (7) using a ratchet, 9/16 in. socket and 9/16
in. open end wrench.
(3)
Remove screw (8), two washers (9), and locknut (10) using a 7/16 in. open end wrench, ratchet and 7/16
in. socket.
(4)
Remove fuel tank (11).
b.
Installation.
(1)
Position fuel tank (11). and install four screws (5), four nuts (6), and four lockwashers (7). Tighten using a
ratchet, 9/16 in. socket and 9/16 in. open end wrench.
(2)
Install two washers (9), screw (8), and locknut (10) using a 7/16 open end wrench, ratchet and 7/16 in.
socket.
(3)
Install reducer fitting (4) and elbow (3) using a 5/8 in. open end wrench.
(4)
Position clamp (1) on fuel hose (2) and install hose on fitting (3) using a flat tip screwdriver.
NOTE
Follow-on maintenance:
• Install fuel strainer (para 4-39)
• Install fuel sending unit (para 4-72)
• Install fuel shutoff valve (para 4-41)
• Install engine enclosure (para 4-98)
• Bleed fuel system (para 4-36)
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