TM 9-4310-397-14
4-59. FUEL LINES REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Repair
c.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Equipment Conditions:
General Mechanics Tool Kit
Battery cables disconnected from batteries.
Item 1, Section III, Appendix B
(See para 4-49.)
Rear panel removed. (See para 4-31, a., (4).)
a.
Removal.
(1)
Drain fuel tank.
NOTE
Fuel spills can be minimized if the majority of fuel is pumped out of the tank before removing
the drain plug.
(a)
Open air block access cover and place a pan (section II, appendix D) under the fuel tank.
WARNING
The accumulation of liquid fuel is a fire hazard. Wipe and wash down such areas or surfaces
promptly. Dispose of any wiping rags in approved containers. Apply no smoking rules within
50 ft of any fuel accumulation.
(b)
Remove drain plug (Figure 4-62, 1).
WARNING
Hoses may still have residual fuel after draining. Injury to personnel can occur if care is not
observed when removing fuel lines.
(2)
Carefully remove clamps (2) and (3), and hose (4).
(3)
Remove nut (5), ferrule (6), hose end (7), and elbow (8).
(4)
Remove hose (9), hose end (10), nut (11), ferrule (12), elbow (13), and tee (14).
(5)
Remove nut (15), ferrule (16), and hose end (17).
(6)
Remove nut (18), hex bolt (19), clamp (20), and hose (21).
(7)
Remove nut (22), ferrule (23), hose end (24), and connector (25).
(8)
Remove nut (26), ferrule (27), and tubing (28).
(9)
Remove elbow (29), bushing (30), and tee (31).
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