TM 10-4320-226-14
This task covers: Servicing
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Mechanic’s Tool Kit (appendix B,
Section III, Item 1)
Equipment Conditions
Equipment shut down, refer to
paragraph 2.5.1.2 or 2.5.2.2.
General Safety Instructions
To prevent rolling or sliding, do not work
on equipment that is not securely
stabilized.
General Safety Instructions
(contiuned)
Do not smoke or use open flames around
fuel.
Do not operate equipment in enclosed
area unless exhaust gases are piped to
outside and adequate ventilation is
provided.
Do not work on equipment without
following standard shop safety
precautions.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
4-54
Figure 4-28.
Fuel Filter Maintenance.
To prevent rolling or sliding, do not work on equipment that is not
securely stabilized.
Ensure both wheels are secure.
Do not smoke or use open flames around fuel.
Ensure container is used to
catch fuel and fuel is disposed of properly.
Do not operate equipment in enclosed area unless exhaust gases
are piped to outside and adequate ventilation is provided.
Avoid inhalation of exhaust fumes.
Failure to obey these warnings may result in personal injury or death.
Unscrew expendable filter (figure 4-28, 1) and discard.
Clean seat (2).
Lightly oil rubber seal (3), then screw in new filter (1) until seated.
Turn filter (1) a final half turn.
Refer to paragraph 4.10.16.4 and bleed fuel system.
Refer to paragraph 2.5 and start engine and check fuel filter for leaks.
