TM 5-3825-229-14&P
4-50. FUEL TANK
THIS TASK COVERS:
a.
Removal
b.
Installation
Equipment/Materials Required:
INITIAL SETUP:
Tags (Item 14, Appendix E)
Tools Required:
Equipment Conditions:
Nomenclature:
Ref
Conditions
General Mechanics
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Engine shut off.
Tool Kit
4-56
Engine housing removed.
WARNING
Diesel fuel is highly combustible. To avoid injury or death, do not smoke or use open flame near fuel pump, tank and
lines.
a.
Removal.
(1)
Place drain pan under fuel tank drain plug (1).
(2)
Remove drain plug (1) and drain fuel from tank (2).
(3)
Install drain plug. Do not overtighten.
(4)
Loosen hose clamps (3 and 4) on suction hose (8) and
return hose (7). Tag and remove hose (7) and hose
(8). Do not remove elbows (9 and 10) on hose ends
(5)and (6) unless fuel tank is to be discarded. Save
elbows for use on new tank.
(5)
Remove nuts (11), screws (12) and washers (13)
holding tank (2) to frame. Remove tank.
(6)
Remove strainer (14) and cap from tank.
b.
Installation.
(1)
Install strainer (14) and cap in tank.
(2)
Install tank (2) on frame. Secure with screws (12), washers (13) and nuts (11).
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