TM 5-3895-370-14&P
3-7. FUEL AND FLUSHING TANKS SERVICE.
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.
a.
Fuel Level Check.
NOTE
Fuel and flushing tanks are serviced
in the same way. Only the fuel tank
is pictured in this procedure.
(1)
Shut off engine. Refer to para 2-14.
(2)
Check fuel level gage on gage panel or
flushing tank level on filler cap (1).
(3)
Add fuel as necessary (step b).
b.
Fuel Tank Filling.
(1)
Remove filler cap (1) from tank (2).
(2)
Inspect strainer (3) for debris. Remove
debris if necessary.
NOTE
Flushing tank capacity is 20 gal. (75.7
l).
(3)
Fill tank. Fuel tank capacity is 38 gal.
143.9 l).
(4)
Install filler cap (1) immediately after filling.
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