TM 5-3895-379-23-1
0017
SYMPTOM
ENGINE STARTS BUT WILL NOT KEEP RUNNING
MALFUNCTION
Fuel Filter and Fuel/Water Separator Contaminated.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1.
Open right-side door assembly (TM 5-3895-379-10).
NOTE
Use drain pan to catch any fuel that may drain from system. Dispose of fuel IAW
local policy and ordinances. Ensure all spills are cleaned.
2.
Place drain pan under fuel filter element.
3.
Open drain valve on bottom of fuel filter and collect sample in container.
4.
Close drain valve.
If fuel is not clear but is cloudy, showing evidence of contamination, perform the following:
(1)
Drain and flush fuel tank (WP 0124).
(2)
Replace fuel filter element (WP 0127).
(3)
Replace fuel/water separator element (WP 0129).
DRAIN
VALVE
CLOSE
OPEN
FUEL
FILTER
ELEMENT
T0045SWR
Figure 1.
Fuel Filter Drain Valve.