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 TM 55-1905-242-14
UNIT MAINTENANCE
FOR LANDING CRAFT, MECHANIZED (LCM-8) (ALL VESSELS WITH MOD 2 APPLICATION)
FUEL SYSTEM TANK, PIPING, VALVES, AND FITTINGS, REPLACE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools:
Materials/Parts:
Tool Kit, Mechanic's Rail and Marine
Gloves, Chemical Protective (Item 3, Table 2, WP 0230 00)
(Item 1, Table 1, WP 0230 00)
Goggles, Industrial, No Vents (Item 4, Table 2,
Suitable Drain Pan
Rag, Wiping (Item 5, Table 2, WP 0230 00)
Equipment Condition:
References:
Propulsion engines secured, locked out,
and tagged out IAW FM 55-502
FM 55-502
Valves secured as required (refer to procedure)
TM 55-1905-242-24P (WP 0025)
Personnel Required:
Two Watercraft Engineers, 88L
REMOVAL
WARNING
Diesel fuel is flammable and its vapor is potentially explosive. Do not use diesel fuel in
the vicinity of spark, open flame, or excessive heat. Do not use diesel fuel in unventilated
spaces. Failure to comply can result in serious injury or death.
Do not allow diesel fuel to come in contact with unprotected skin or eyes. Prolonged
skin contact can cause illness or injury. Eye contact can cause serious injury. Always
wear chemical protective gloves and goggles when handling diesel fuel. Failure to
comply can result in illness, serious injury, or death.
1.
Close, lock out, and tag out, in accordance with FM 55-502, all valves between the component to be replaced and the fuel
tank. If no valves exist between the component and the fuel tank, the fuel tank must be drained.
2.
Place a suitable drain pan beneath the work area.
3.
Don protective gloves and goggles.
4.
Place one wrench on the stationary fitting (1) and one wrench on the swivel fitting (2). Turn the swivel fitting while
holding the stationary fitting.
5.
Separate the swivel fitting (2) from the stationary fitting (1).
6.
Perform steps 4-5 on the other end of the hose, pipe, or fitting (3) to be replaced.
7.
If the system will remain open for a prolonged period, cap the open ends of the piping to prevent contamination of the
system.
0091 00-1
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