TM 55-1905-220-14-5
3-70.2. FUEL STRAINER - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
LOCATION
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
SERVICE (Cont)
q.
Shell
Place under cover (12).
Tighten screw
(3)
Secure with screw (2).
just enough
with
to prevent
strainer-
fuel leakage.
element
r.
Plug
Remove.
Completely
(13)
fill shell
(3) with fuel
oil.
s.
Plug
Re-install plug
(13)
t.
Engine
Start and check the fuel
system for leaks.
REMOVAL
3.
Fuel
a.
Engine
Shut down.
strainer
assembly
b.
Drain-
Rotate counter-clockwise.
Open draincock
cock
after placing a
(1)
suitable container
under
the strainer
assembly to
catch the fuel
oil. Loosen
screw (2) just
enough to drain
freely. When
fuel has drained
out, close
the draincock.
CAUTION
The wiring harness or other electrical equipment must be shielded
when draining the fuel since fuel oil can permanently damage the
electrical insulation.
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