TM 5-4310-369-14
b. Cleaning and Inspection
b. Cleaning and Inspection
Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to clean
Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to clean
parts is potentially dangerous to personnel
parts is potentially dangerous to personnel
and property. Avoid repeated and prolonged
and property. Avoid repeated and prolonged
skin contact. Do not use near open flame or
skin contact. Do not use near open flame or
excessive heat. Flash point of solvent is 100 F
excessive heat. Flash point of solvent is 100F
(38 C).
(38 C).
When using compressed air for blowing, air
(1) Clean all parts with an approved cleaning solvent
hose pressure must not exceed 30 psi, and
and dry thoroughly.
individuals must wear eye protective equip-
(2) Inspect all parts for dents or breaks.
ment.
(3) Inspect the nuts and bolts for stripped threads
and worn heads.
(4) Replace any defective part.
c. Repairing. If tank leaks at threaded connections, re-
move plug and/or fuel line elbow from bottom of tank and
(1) Clean the fuel line by blowing compressed air
run 1/8 inch NPT pipe tap into threads to correct cross-
through the line. If the line contains a gummy deposit, soak
threading or damaged threads. Do not tap too deep as over-
the line in cleaning solvent, item 5, App. D, and dry
size hole will result. Reassemble plug and elbow and check
thoroughly.
(2) Inspect the fuel line for cracks, split or frayed
for leaks. If leak still persists, replace fuel tank. Fuel tank
ends. Replace the fuel line if it is defective.
ends and seam are welded and leaks developing can be
c. Installation.
repaired by welding at leak point.
(1) Assemble fuel line (6) to elbow (11) and elbow
(9).
(2) Shut off draincock (7).
(3) Service the fuel tank.
Explosive fumes are present and produce a
hazardous situation for repairmen. Fuel
Fuel Tank Assembly
tank must be purged before work proceeds.
a. Removal
d. Installation
tank into a suitable container.
cap and chain (1) in fuel tank (8).
(2) Disconnect the fuel line (6) from the fuel tank
(8).
(2) Attach fuel tank to handtruck (21) with lock-
washers (14 and 18) and nuts (17).
(3) Remove nuts (17) and washers (14 and 18)
from handtruck assembly (21). Remove fuel tank.
(3) Attach fuel line (6) to fuel tank.
(4) Remove cap and chain (1), gasket (2) and
(4) Shut off draincock (7).
(5) Service the fuel tank.
strainer (3) from fuel tank.
Section VII. MAINTENANCE OF ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Refer to engine maintenance manual TM 5-2805-256-14 for maintenance procedures.
Section VIII. MAINTENANCE OF PNEUMATIC EQUIPMENT
Air Compressor Assembly
a. Removal
Do not operate the air compressor with the belt
guard removed.
handle on air hose inflation assembly until air tank gage
reads 30 psi or less.
