TM 5-3895-376-14&P
4-30. FUEL TANK MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
This task includes:
a. Inspection
b. Replace
INITIAL SETUP
General Safety Instructions
Tools
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's
Observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS
Pan Wash, Item 38. Appx F
Fuel is very flammable and can explode easily. To
avoid serious injury or death:
Materials/Parts
Keep fuel away from open flame or a spark (igni-
Solvent, Dry Cleaning, item 9, Appx E
tion source).
Keep a least a B-C fire extinguisher within easy
Gasket (1)
reach when working with fuel or on the fuel system.
Equipment Condition
Do not work on fuel system when engine IS hot;
fuel can be ignited by a hot engine
Compactor set on level ground in protected area.
Post signs that read "NO SMOKING WITHIN 50
Engine off
FEET" when working with open fuel, fuel lines or
fuel tank.
3.
Inspect clamps (4), and brackets (7 and 8) for
damage.
1
Inspect fuel tank cap (1) for blocked vent hole,
4.
inspect for missing felt strips (6).
cracked or missing locking tabs
5.
Replace any missing or damaged parts
2
lnspect fuel tank (3) for punctures or chaffing at
tank clamps (4).
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