TM 55-8145-201-14
4-22. FUEL TANK REPAIR.
This task consists of:
a. Removal
b. Disassembly
c.
Cleaning
d. Inspection
e. Repair f.
Assembly
g. Installation
INITIAL SET-UP:
Tools:
References:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 4, App B)
TM 9-4110-252-14
Material/Parts:
TM 5-6115-585-12/34
Lockwasher (3) (Item 9, App F)
Equipment Condition :
Lockwasher (5) (Item 10, App F)
Refrigeration unit shutdown (TM 9-4110-252-14)
Drycleaning solvent (Item 7, App D)
a. Removal.
WARNING
To prevent injury to personnel, damage to equipment, or fire make sure fuel tank
is empty before working on fuel tank.
NOTE
Fuel line is not supplied with container. Refer to TM 5-6115-585-12/34 for specific
fuel line maintenance instructions.
(1)
Disconnect fuel line (8) from elbow (7).
(2)
Remove three screws (21), lock washers (20), and flat washers (19) from bottom of plate (9).
(3)
Remove bracket (1) from fuel tank (12).
(3)
Lift and separate strap (2) from bracket (18).
(4)
Remove fuel tank (12) and attached parts from plate (9).
b. Disassembly.
(1)
Remove cap (5) from fuel tank (12).
(2)
Remove elbow (7) and reducer (11) from fuel tank (12).
(3)
Remove five screws (16) and lockwashers (15) from fuel gage (14).
(4)
Carefully remove fuel gage (14) and gasket (13) from fuel tank (12).
(5)
Remove plug (10) from bottom of fuel tank (12).
(6)
Remove barrel nuts (3 and 17) from strap (1).
(7)
Remove barrel nut (4) from strap (2).
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