TM 5-3895-369-14
Post signs that read ‘NO SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET (15 m)’ when working with open fuel, fuel
liner or fuel tanks.
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 (pare 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, indicates faulty
fuel filter.
(4) Connect negative battery cable
(para 4-90).
FUEL FILTER INSPECTION
(1) Open left engine door, (para 2-14).
(2)
Check fuel filter for clogging or
damage.
(a) If fuel filter is clogged or
damaged, replace (para 4-52).
(b) If fuel filter is OK, indicates
improper throttle cable
adjustment.
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