TM 5-4320-302-14
6-6. FUEL INJECTOR (CONT)
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
CLEANING
WARNING
Severe burns, illness, or death may result if personnel fail to handle diesel fuel oil
properly. Observe the following precautions:
· Do not inhale vapor.
· Work in a well-ventilated area.
· Do not use near open flame, sparks, or excessive heat.
Death or severe injury might result when compressed air is used to blow dirt from
skin or clothing. Air entering body openings is extremely dangerous. Compressed
air used for cleaning shall not exceed 100 psi (690 kPa). Use goggles or face shield
for eye protection. Do not direct airstream
against skin.
3.
All parts
Wash in clean VV-F-800 diesel fuel oil and blow
out with compressed air.
CAUTION
The nozzle needle and nozzle body are lapped together and should not be mixed up
or replaced separately. Do not touch the nozzle needle seating surface which is
coated with protective grease.
4.
Nozzle
Holding the nozzle vertically, the nozzle needle
needle
must be allowed to slide slowly and smoothly on
its seating under its own weight. If nozzle needle
does not slide smoothly, wash with fuel again and
replace if necessary.
INSPECTION/REPAIR
5.
Intermediate
Check seating surfaces and centering pins for wear
piece
and be sure that pins seat properly.
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