TM 10-4320-244-24
2.21.4 Fuel Filter and Base Assembly Maintenance. Model 609-A.
This task covers:
2.21.4.1
Removal
2 .
21 . 4 . 3 R e p a ir
2.21.4.2 Servicing
2.21.4.5 Installation
Tools
Equipment Conditions
General Mechanic’s Automotive
Pumping Station shut down, TM 10-4320-344-
Tool Kit, Appendix B, S e c t i o n I I I,
10.
Item 1
Fuel Filter drained, TM 10-4320-344-10.
Goggles, Appendix B, Section III,
Item 2
-
Gun, Air Blow,
I I I , I t e m 2
Torque Wrench,
I I I , I t e m 2
Fuel Line Hoses removed or disconnected
and capped, paragraph 2.21.2.
Appendix B, Section
General Safety Instructions
Appendix B, Section
Do not work on equipment that is not
s e c u r e l y s t a b i l i z e d t o p r e v e n t r o l l i ng
o r s l i d i n g .
Materials/Parts
Diesel fuel is flammable. Keep sparks,
Diesel Fuel, Appendix C, Item 10
Oil, Appendix C, Item 15
cigarettes, and open flame away from fuel
system components.
Pan, Appendix C, Item 19
Rags, Appendix C, Item 20
Do not work on equipment without follow-
Lock Washers (TM 10-4320-344-24P)
ing standard shop safety practices.
Water Separator Fluid Filter
(TM 10-4320-344-24P)
Fluid Filter Element
(TM 10-4320-344-24P)
2.21.4.1 Removal.
Diesel fuel is flammable. Keep sparks, cigarettes, and open flames away
from fuel system components while working on engine.
Ensure container is used to catch fuel and fuel is disposed of properly.
Failure to obey these warnings may result in personal injury or death.
a .
Place pan under water separator fluid filter (Figure 2-115, 1) and fluid
f i l t e r e l e m e n t ( 2 ).
b .
c .
d.
Remove and discard water separator fluid filter (1) and fluid filter
element (2).
R e m o v e t w o n u t s ( 3 ) , l o c k w a s h e r s ( 4 ) , s c r e w s ( 5 ) , a n d f l u i d f i l t e r h e a d s ( 6 ).
Discard lock washers (4).
Remove two screws (7), lock washers (8), spacers (9), and angle mounting
bracket (10). Discard lock washers (8).
Remove two tube couplings (11) from fluid filter heads (6).
e.
2.21.4.2 Servicing . Servicing consists of removing and replacing water separator
f l u i d f i l t e r ( 1 ) a n d f l u i d f i l t e r e l e m e n t ( 2 ).
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INITIAL SETUP
