TM 5-3895-376-14&P
3-7. FUEL TANK MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This task covers
a. Service
INITIAL SETUP
General Safety Instructions
Materials/Parts
Observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
Rag, Wiping: item 8, Appx E
Equipment Condition
Compactor set on level ground
Engine off
1 . Servicing of the fuel tank requires the use of
NOTE
proper type and grade of fuel for the expected
ambient temperature Acceptable fuels are as fol-
Follow-on task, return compactor to serv-
lows:
ice.
Fuel Oil Diesel
Regular Grade DF2
(PER VV-F-800 &
Winter Grade DF1
MILF-46162)
Jet Fuel
JP-8
(Per MIL-T-83133)
WARNING
Do not smoke or use an open flame in
the vicinity when filling fuel tank. Fire
and or explosion may result in damage
to compactor and injury to personnel.
2. Remove filter cap (2).
Check fuel level. If low replenish. Fill tank (1) to
3.
full mark (bottom ring in filter neck).
4.
lnspect tank filler cap (2) for presence of gasket
in cap Ensure that vent hole in cap is not
blocked. Clear blockage with clean rag.
5.
Check filter neck on tank (1) and remove any de-
bris.
Install filter cap, (2), turning clockwise until audible
6.
click is heard.
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