TM 5-3895-370-14&P
4-41. FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a. Cleaning/Inspection
d. Fuel Return Tube and Hoses Replacement
b. Fuel Injector Tubes Replacement
e. Fuel Feed Tubes and Hoses Replacement
c. Fuel Injector Return Tubes Replacement
f. Fuel Tank Hoses Replacement
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Materials/Parts - Continued
Tool kit, general mechanic's: automotive
Seals, grommet (9)
Lockwashers (6)
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
Seals, connector (4)
repair: organizational maintenance supplemental
no. 1, less power
Equipment Condition
TM or Para
Condition Description
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
Wheels chocked.
repair: organizational maintenance common
Para 3-6
Front and rear engine
no. 1, less power
panels removed.
Para 4-44
Fuel filter and fuel water
Materials/Parts
separator removed.
Cap, plastic (item 8, Appendix E)
Para 4-34
Exhaust manifold
Compound, sealing, pipe thread
removed.
(item 17, Appendix E)
Cloth, lint-free (item 12, Appendix E)
General Safety Instructions
Solvent, dry-cleaning (item 50, Appendix E)
If engine has previously been in operation, allow
Tags, identification (item 52, Appendix E)
time for cooling before performing procedure.
Washers, sealing (4)
WARNING
Fuel is very flammable and can explode easily. To avoid serious injury or death:
·
Keep fuel away from open flame or any spark (ignition source).
·
Keep at least a B-C fire extinguisher within easy reach when working with fuel
or on a fuel system.
·
Post signs that read "NO SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET (15 m)" when working
with open fuel, fuel lines, or fuel tanks.
·
Fuel is slippery and can cause falls. To avoid injury, wipe up spilled fuel with
rags.
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