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 TM 5-2805-261-13
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
4-24. FUEL TANK INSPECTION/TEST - continued
5. Pressure tester (4)
Screw into fitting (5) on
adapter.
6. Air release valve (6)
Open.
NOTE
Pump pressure tester in short
bursts. This will minimize
the chance of over-pressurizing.
Figure 4-21. S34 pressure tester
Over-pressurizing will perma-
nently damage the tank.
7. Pressure tester (4)
Pump until pressure gage (7)
reads 10 psi (69 kPa).
8. Fuel hose
Hold end in container and
depress ball check valve
to expel any remaining
fuel.
9. Pressure tester
Pump until air is back up
to 10 psi (69 kPa).
10. Air release valve (6)
Close.
Figure 4-22. Pressure tester adapter
11. Pressure tester
Remove.
12. Fuel tank
Submerge in water and
Check all areas of tank carefully.
check for air leaks.
NOTE
Any air bubbles indicate a leak
point and the tank must be
replaced.
13. Fuel hose
Disconnect from tank.
14. Fuel connector
Submerge in water and
If assembly leaks, replace it. (See para 4-25.)
assembly
check for leaks.
15. Release valve (6)
Open and relieve pressure
in tank.
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