TM 5-3895-382-24
Fuel System
Clean Fuel Lift Pump Strainer and Sediment Chamber
1.
Remove the cover and seal from the top of the fuel
lift pump and remove the gauze strainer.
2.
Clean the screen, seal and cover with a
nonflammable solvent. Wipe the dirt and sediment
from the lift pump body.
3.
Install the screen after cleaning and assemble the
cover and seal.
Replace Fuel Filter
Stop the engine. Shut off the engine and close the
fuel supply valve, if equipped.
Shut off the fuel tank supply valve to the engine and
drain water and sediment from fuel tank.
Turn the Engine Control Switch to OFF position
and/or disconnect the battery when performing
maintenance on fuel filters.
1.
Remove all dirt from the fuel filter. Thoroughly
clean the outside surface of filter base.
2.
Loosen drain (3) on bottom of filter by turning
counterclockwise. Allow the fluid to drain into a
suitable container.
NOTE: Always dispose of drained fluids and fillers
as established by local regulations.
3.
Close drain valve (3).
4.
Loosen filter collar (1).
5.
Remove and discard fuel filter (2). Clean the
gasket sealing surfaces of the filter base. Make
sure the filter head seal is not worn or damaged.
Clean filler mounting surfaces inside the base.
6.
Install a new filter element.
NOTICE
DO NOT fill the fuel filter(s) with fuel before
installing. The fuel would not be filtered and could
be contaminated. Contaminated fuel will cause
accelerated wear to fuel system parts.
Maintenance Section
Every 250 Service Hours or 3 Months
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