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FUEL SYSTEM BLEEDING |
TM 5-2420-224-20-2
FUEL TANK DRAINING
This task covers:
Draining
Tools and Special Equipment:
General Safety Instructions:
Shop Equipment, SC 4910-95-CL-A74
Tool Kit, SC 5180-90-CL-N26
Materials/Parts:
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Rags
Appendix C, Item 32
References:
TM 5-2420-224-10
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W A R N I N G
Diesel fuel is flammable. Do
not perform this procedure
near fire, flame, or sparks .
Injury or death to personnel
could result.
Fuel and oil are slippery and
c a n c a u s e f a l l s . T o a v o id
injury, wipe up spilled fuel or
oil with rags.
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Place 30-gallon (114-liter) or larger container
Remove fuel tank filler cap (2).
Close fuel shutoff valve (TM 5-2420-224-10).
Remove drain plug (3).
Flush fuel tank (1) with clean fuel.
Install drain plug (3).
Fill fuel tank (1) with clean fuel.
Install fuel tank filler cap (2).
Open fuel shutoff valve (TM 5-2420 -224-10).
under fuel tank (1).
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INITIAL SETUP
D R A I N I N G
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