MAINTENANCE OF FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
4-22. REPLACE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY
This task covers:
a.
Removal
c.
Installation
b.
Service
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Conditions:
General Mechanics Tool Kit
Engine stopped, para. 2-6.8
Storage battery disconnected, para. 4-26
Primary fuel tank drained
Intake air cleaner removed, para 4-17
Materials/Parts
Gasket (P/N 114250-55130)
Gasket (P/N 114250-55050)
Gasket (P/N 23414-120000)
WARNING
The fuels used in this compressor are highly explosive. Do not smoke or use open flame when performing
maintenance. Flames and explosion may occur resulting in severe personal injury or death.
a. Removal.
(1) Drain fuel into suitable container by removing drain plug (1, Figure 4-10) and gasket (2).
(2) Remove loop clamp (3) and nonmetallic tubing (4).
(3) Remove loop clamps (5) of nonmetallic tubing (6).
(4) Remove cap screw (7), lifting bolt (8), and washer (9) from bracket (15).
(5) Remove plain hexagon nut (10) and flat washer (11) of shutoff screw cock.
(6) Remove fuel tank assembly (12) attached to diesel cylinder head.
(7) Remove preformed packing (13) and gasket (14).
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