TM 5-3895-382-24
Water Separator
Drain Water and Sediment
Water separator contains combustible materials or
explosive atmospheres; never light matches, smoke,
create sparks or use open flame. Personal injury or
death may result from explosion or fire.
NOTICE
The fuel system must be purged of air whenever; the
fuel system has run dry, the low pressure fuel lines
are disconnected, either of the fuel filters have been
drained or disconnected or any part of the low
pressure fuel system leaks during engine operation.
1.
Open the left access cover.
2.
Turn the drain valve counterclockwise to open.
3.
Drain
water
and
sediment
into
a
suitable
container.
NOTE: Always
dispose
of
drained
fluids
as
established by local regulations.
4.
Close the drain valve.
5.
Close the access cover.
6.
Repeat this procedure for the primary fuel filter.
Indicators and Gauges
Test for Proper Function
1.
Look for broken gauge lenses or indicator lights,
switches, etc.
2.
Start the engine.
3.
With the engine running, all indicator lights should
be off. With the key ON and the engine NOT
started, all indicators should come on.
4.
Look for inoperative gauges.
5.
Stop the engine.
6.
Make any needed repairs before operating.
Maintenance Section
Every 10 Service Hours or Daily
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