TM 5-3895-370-14&P
3-13. INLET/OUTLET PORT STRAINERS INSPECTION.
a.
Inlet/Outlet Port Strainer Removal.
NOTE
·
Needle-nose pliers and adjustable
wrench may be necessary to
remove the port strainer.
·
Inlet port is shown. There is only
one gasket in outlet port.
(1)
Loosen jamnut (1) and capscrew (2).
NOTE
Place a suitable container beneath
strainer body before removing cap to
collect
all
bituminous
material.
Contact your local environmental
office or support installation for
proper disposal.
(2)
Using
a
suitable
container
beneath
strainer body (3), remove yoke (4) and
cap (5) from strainer body (3).
(3)
Remove strainer (6) and gasket (7) from
body (3) and gasket (8) from cap (5).
b.
Port Strainer Inspection.
(1)
Inspect strainer (6) for damage or clogged
with debris. Clean or replace strainer as
necessary.
(2)
Inspect gaskets (7 and 8) for nicks, tears,
or other damage. Replace gaskets if
necessary.
c.
Inlet/Outlet Port Strainer Installation.
(1)
Install gasket (8) on cap (5) and gasket (7)
and strainer (6) in strainer body (3).
(2)
Install cap (5) and yoke (4) on strainer
body (3).
(3)
Install capscrew (2) and jamnut (1) on cap
(5). Tighten capscrew (2) until snug, then
tighten jamnut (1) securely.
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