TM 5-3825-270-23&P
FIELD MAINTENANCE
FUEL TANK REPAIR
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Personnel Required
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive
Construction Equipment Repairer 91L (2)
(WP 0225, Table 1, Item 12)
References
Materials/Parts
Parts Manual (WP 0220) Figure 4005
Compound, Sealing, Pipe Thread, Loctite 567
(WP 0224, Table 1, Item 23, 24, 25, 26)
Equipment Condition
Tags, Identification, White (WP 0224, Table 1, Item
Fuel tank drained. (WP 0174)
54)
REMOVAL
NOTE
Clean up and dispose of spilled fuel IAW local procedures.
1.
Position drain pan under fuel lines (Figure 1, Item 2) prior to removal.
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Figure 1. Fuel Tank Removal.
WARNING
Fuel is very flammable and can explode easily. Keep fuel away from open flame and keep
fire extinguisher within easy reach when working with fuel. Do not work on fuel system when
engine is hot. Fuel can be ignited when engine is hot. When working with fuel, post signs that
read NO SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET OF VEHICLE. Failure to comply may result in injury
or death to personnel.