TM 5-3895-369-14
Post signs that read ‘NO SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET (15 m)" when working with open fuel, fuel
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 INSPECTION
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable
(para 4-90).
(2) Set parking brake (para 2-13).
(3) Check sediment bowl for
contaminated fuel.
(a) If fuel is contaminated, drain
fuel tank (para 4-29).
(b) If fuel is OK, notify supervisor.
(4) Connect negative battery cable
(para 4-90).
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