TM 5-3895-370-14&P
3-6. ENGINE SERVICE (CONT).
d.
Fuel/Water Separator Draining.
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)
Remove engine panel (1). Refer to para
3-6, step a.
NOTE
Place a suitable container beneath
fuel/water separator before draining
to collect all fuel/water. Contact your
local environmental office or support
installation for proper disposal.
(2)
Place a suitable container beneath valve
(2).
(3)
Open valve (2) on fuel filter (3) and allow
water to drain.
(4)
Close valve (2) when clean fuel begins to
run out.
(5)
Install engine panel (1). Refer to para 3-6,
step a.
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