TM 9-4310-394-13
4-19.
FUEL FILTER REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Disassembly
c.
Cleaning
d.
Inspection
e.
Repair
f.
Assembly
g,
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools Required
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (Appendix B, Item 1)
Material's/Parts Required
Cloth, Lint-Free (Appendix E, Item 1)
Brush, Medium Bristle (Appendix E, Item 2)
Solvent, Dry Cleaning (Appendix E, Item 3)
Packing, 102103-55520 (Appendix H, Item 2)
Element 124550-55700 (Appendix H, Item 21)
Equipment Condition
Air compressor unit shut down and cool.
Adjacent fuel lines removed (see para. 4-17).
a.
Removal (Refer to Figure 4-9).
(1)
Remove screw (1), flat washer (2), lock washer (3), and nut (4).
(2)
Remove fuel filter (5) from unit.
b.
Disassembly.
(1)
Remove ring (6), body (7), and packing (8) from fuel filter (5). Discard packing.
(2)
Remove element (9) and spring (10) from fuel filter (5). Discard element.
c.
Cleaning.
(1)
Remove all build up of dirt, oil, and debris from all surfaces.
WARNING
Serious injury can result in breathing fumes of dry cleaning solvent. Serious injury or
death can result from explosion of fumes from solvent. When using this solvent:
•
Clean parts in a well ventilated area.
•
Avoid inhalation of solvent fumes and prolonged exposure of skin to cleaning solvent. Wash
exposed skin thoroughly.
•
Do not use near open flame or excessive heat Flash point of solvent is 100' F to 138° F (38° C to
59° C).
•
Wear eye protection when blowing solvent from parts. Air pressure should not
exceed 30 psig (2.1 kg/cm2).
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