FUEL FILTERS -706880518

TM 5-4210-233-14&P-1

4-130. FUEL FILTERS

This task covers:

a. Removal

c. Follow-on Maintenance

b. Installation

TOOLS REQUIRED

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

Tool Kit, General Mechanics, Automotive

Main Engine Shutdown (see para 2-12.)

(Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)

APU Shutdown (see para 2-16.)

Batteries Disconnected (see para 4-114.)

MATERIALS/PARTS REQUIRED

Fuel Oil (Item 41, Appendix E)

a. Removal.

WARNING

JP is approved as an alternate fuel for this vehicle

in emergency situations. JP-4 is a highly volatile

fuel. Extraordinary care must be taken when ser-

vicing components that use this fuel. The truck

shall be grounded to an approved grounding point it

contains JP-4 fuel.

WARNING

Fuel is very flammable and can explode easily. To

avoid serious injury or death, keep fuel away from

open fire and keep fire extinguisher within easy

reach when working with fuel. Do not work on fuel

system when engine is hot. Fuel can be ignited by

hot engine. When working with fuel, post signs that

read NO SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET of vehicle.

NOTE

The primary and secondary engine fuel filters are

mounted along with the transmission filter, to

bracket on the front right-hand side of the truck

frame next to the transmission.

(1) Unscrew the filter cartridges (1) using a

filter removal tool. Place suitable drain

container under filters.

(2) Remove filter cartridges from the engine

and discard in a combustible waste area.

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