TM 5-3740-218-13&P
4-28.
GAS TANK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT/REPAIR
This task covers:
Removal
Installation
A.
INITIAL SETUP
Tools and Special Equipment:
Tool Kit, 5180-00-177-7033
Materials/Parts:
Sealer, Pipe Joint Appendix E, Item 56
Sealant, Thread
Appendix E, Item 55
Gasoline, Regular Appendix E, Item 19
General Safety Instructions:
WARNING
Gasoline is flammable. Do not work on fuel system in
presence of sparks and open flame. Serious personal
injury could result if fuel ignites.
B.
REMOVAL
WARNING
Gasoline is flammable. Do not work on fuel system in presence of sparks and
open flame. Serious personal injury could result if fuel ignites.
NOTE
Repair of gas tank assembly consists of replacement of damaged components in
accordance with the following procedures.
(1)
Close petcock (1) on fuel strainer (2).
(2)
Place suitable container under fuel strainer (2). Remove strainer bowl (3) by rotating bowl retainer nut (4)
counterclockwise.
(3)
Open petcock (1) and drain gasoline into suitable container. Replace strainer bowl (3).
(4)
Disconnect fuel hose (5) from fuel strainer (2). If required, remove male fitting (6) from fuel strainer (2).
(5)
If fuel strainer (2) needs to be replaced, remove strainer from gas tank nipple (7). If required, remove gas
tank nipple (7) from gas tank (8).
(6)
If fuel hose (5) does not need to be replaced, proceed to step 10.
(7)
If fuel hose (5) needs to be replaced, remove battery (para 4-33) and air cleaner (para 4-22).
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