Section IX. FUEL SYSTEM
b. Installation. Install in reverse order of
43. General
removal.
The fuel system consists of tanks, lines and
fittings to support fuel flow to engine.
3-46. Fuel Tank Drain Valve
a. Removal. Remove the fuel tank drain
3-44. Cap, Fuel Tank
valve (81, g. 8-8) and elbow (82) by turn-
a. Removal. Unscrew and remove tank cap
ing in a counterclockwise direction.
to relieve pressure. Loosen clamp securing
b. Installation. Install the drain valve in
filler hose to tank, lift hose and remove strainer
reverse of removal.
from tank.
3-47. Throttle Control
b. Installation. Installation is the reverse of
a. Removal.
removal. Clean, inspect and replace strainer in
(1) Disconnect the throttle cable from the
tank reconnect hose and replace cap.
throttle lever on the engine assembly.
(2) Remove the throttle control (106, fig.
3-45. Tank and Fuel Line
3-8) by removing the retaining nut (110)
a. Removal. Remove tank (74 , fig. 3-68) by
holding the control handle at rear of control
removing the hardware (71, 72, and 73), which
panel (98).
attach the tank to the lubrication unit. Discon-
b. Installation.
nect the fuel line which is connected from the
fuel filter (supplied with the military standard
(1) Install throttle control on control
engine) to the fuel tank. Remove the fuel line.
panel (98) by tightening nut (110).
