TM 5-3895-369-14
4-51. FUEL FILTER HEAD REPLACEMENT/REPAIR.
This task covers:
a. Removal
INITIAL SETUP
b. Cleaning/Inspection
c. Installation
Tools
Tool kit, general mechanics: automotive
Wrench, torque
Materials/Parts
Cloth, lint-free (item 12, appendix E)
Oil, engine lubricating, (item 35, appendix E)
Packing, preformed (2)
Equipment Condition
TM or Para
Para 4-52
Para 4-90
Condition Description
Fuel filter and water
separator removed.
Negative battery cables
disconnected.
General Safety Instructions
If engine has previously been in operation,
allow engine time to cool before performing
procedure.
a.
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.
Removal.
(1)
Remove nut (1) and filter head (2) from
manifold cover (3).
(2)
Remove and discard preformed packing (4)
from filter head (2).
(3)
Remove preformed packing (5) and
adapter (6). Discard preformed packing.
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