TM 5-3895-369-14
4-52. FUEL FILTER AND WATER SEPARATOR REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Tool kit, general mechanics: automotive
Materials/Parts
Cloth, lint-free (item 12, appendix E)
Filter, fuel
Filter/separator, fuel
Seals (2)
Fuel, diesel (item 30, appendix E)
Equipment
Condition
TM or Para
Condition Description
Para 2-14
Left engine door opened.
Equipment Condition
TM or Para
Condition Description
Para 4-90
Negative battery cables
disconnected.
General Safety Instructions
If engine has previously been operating, allow
engine to cool before performing procedure.
Fuel vapors are flammable.
Do not smoke within 50 ft. (15 m).
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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