TM 5-3895-369-14
Post signs that read ` O SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET (15 m)" when working with open fuel, fuel
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lines or fuel tanks.
Use caution when loosening intake fuel fittings. Fuel pressure is sufficient to penetrate skin and
cause severe injury.
Do not work on fuel system when engine is hot: fuel can be ignited by a hot engine.
FUEL LINES AND FITTINGS
INSPECTION.
(1) Open left and right engine doors,
(2) Check fuel lines (1) and fittings (2) for
leaks.
(a) If any fuel lines or fittings leak,
tighten or replace as necessary
(pare 4-47).
(b) If fuel lines and fittings do not
leak, indicates air in fuel lines.
VALVE CLEARANCE
INSPECTION
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable
(2) Remove valve covers (para 4-31).
(3) Check valve clearance, (pare 4-30).
(a) Intake valves clearance must
be 0.010 in. (0.25 mm).
(b) Exhaust valves clearance must
be 0.020 in. (0.51 mm)
(4) Install valve covers (para 4-31).
(5) Connect negative battery cable
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