TM 9-4310-397-14
4-60. FUEL TANK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Repair
c.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Equipment Conditions:
General Mechanics Tool Kit
Battery cables disconnected from batteries.
Item 1, Section III, Appendix B
(See para 4-49.)
Rear panel removed. (See para 4-31, d, (2), k.)
WARNING
The accumulation of liquid fuel is a fire hazard. Wipe and wash down such areas or surfaces
promptly. Dispose of any wiping rags in approved containers. Apply no smoking rules within
50 ft of any fuel accumulation.
a.
Removal.
(1)
Drain fuel tank.
NOTE
Fuel spills can be minimized if the majority of fuel is pumped out of the tank before removing
the drain plug.
(a)
Open air block access cover and place a pan (section II, appendix D) under the fuel tank. See
paragraph 4-31., a., (6), (e).
(b)
Remove drain plug (Figure 4-64, 1).
(c)
Remove fuel lines. See paragraph 4-59.
(2)
Remove two self locking nuts (2) and pan head screws (3).
(3)
Remove six hex head bolts (4), nuts (5), lock washers (6), flat washers (7), and fuel tank (8). Discard lock
washers.
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