TM 5-3895-369-14
4-52. FUEL FILTER AND WATER SEPARATOR REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
b. Installation
a. Removal
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Condition
Tools
Condition Description
TM or Para
Tool kit, general mechanics: automotive
Negative battery cables
disconnected.
Materials/Parts
Cloth, lint-free (item 12, appendix E)
General Safety Instructions
Filter, fuel
If engine has previously been operating, allow
Filter/separator, fuel
engine to cool before performing procedure.
Seals (2)
Fuel, diesel (item 30, appendix E)
Fuel vapors are flammable.
Do not smoke within 50 ft. (15 m).
Equipment Condition
Condition Description
TM or Para
Left engine door opened.
a.
Removal.
Fuel is very flammable and can
explode easily. To avoid serious injury
or death:
Keep fuel away from open flame or
any spark (ignition source).
Keep at least a B-C fire extinguisher
within easy reach when working with
fuel or on a fuel system.
Post signs that read "NO SMOKING
WITHIN 50 FEET (15 m)" when
working with open fuel, fuel lines or
fuel tanks.
(1) Remove and discard filter (1) and water
separator (2) from filter head (3).
NOTE
Seals come with filter and water separator
when ordered.
(2) Remove and discard two seals (4 and 5).
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