TM 5-3895-369-14
4-29. FUEL/HYDRAULIC TANK DRAINING.
This task covers:
a. Draining
b. Cleaning/Inspection
c. Filling
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Tool kit, general mechanic’s: automotive
Suitable container (capacity 55 gal. [208 liters])
Materials/Parts
Compound, sealing, pipe thread (item 17,
appendix E)
Equipment Condition
TM or Para
Condition Description
Para 2-13
Parking brake set.
General Safety Instructions
Fuel is very flammable and can explode easily.
a.
Draining.
Fuel is very flammable and can explode
easily. To avoid serious injury or death:
Keep fuel away from open flame or
any spark.
Post signs that read “NO SMOKING
WITHIN 50 FEET” when working
with open fuel, fuel lines, or fuel tanks.
NOTE
Use suitable container with a 55 gallon
(208 liters) capacity.
(1)
To drain fuel tank:
(a)
Remove drain plug (1) from
fuel/hydraulic tank (2).
(b)
Allow fuel to drain completely from
tank (2).
NOTE
Use suitable container with a 42 gallon
(159 liters) capacity.
(2)
To drain hydraulic tank:
(a)
Remove drain plug (3) from fuel/hydraulic tank (2).
(b)
Allow hydraulic oil to drain completely from tank (2).
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