b. Cleaning and Inspection.
flat washer, and lock washer. Screw
1/4-20 nut only a few turns, (fig. B,
(1) Clean fuel tank with an approved solv-
3-9) .
ent. Fill tank and check for leaks.
(3) Insert the fuel outlet end of the fuel
(2) Clean tank strap with an approved
tank through the top and bottom
solvent. Do not soak tank strap in
mounting straps. Finger tighten hard-
solvent. Avoid solvent contact on
ware, (fig. B, 3-9).
strap felt. If felt becomes deterio-
(4) Level fuel tank and mount top and
rated, replace.
bottom mounting straps at the inlet
(3) Clean strainer with an approved solv-
end. Assemble the hardware as pre-
ent. Inspect the wire mesh for obstruc-
viously stated and finger tighten,
tions, cracks, and deterioration.
(fig. B, 3-9).
(4) Clean and inspect fuel tank cap. Re-
(5) Position fuel tank as illustrated in fig-
place gasket if deteriorated, (fig. A,
ure B, 3-9, and tighten hardware,
3-9).
making certain that a gap is main-
c. Installation.
tained between the sides of the fuel
(1) Replace fuel strainer and cap on tank.
tank and the inside edge of all four
(2) Position fuel tank straps, top and bot-
mounting brackets.
tom, at the fuel outlet end. From the
bottom side insert 1/4-20 screw
through a 14 flat washer, bottom
strap, mounting bracket, top strap,
