TM 9-2350-256-34
INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
FORWARD FUEL TANK MAINTENANCE
DESCRIPTION, REMOVAL, CLEANING, INSPECTION, TESTING, INSTALLATION
INITIAL SETUP:
References
Tools and Special Tools
TB 750-1047
TM 9-237
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Commander's and rigger's seats removed (TM 9-2350-
256-20)
Hoist winch cable chute removed (TM 9-2350-256-20)
Drain valve controls and control lever bracket removed
(TM 9-2350-256-20)
Subfloor plates 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21,
22, and 23 removed (TM 9-2350-256-20)
Mechanical transmission and hydraulic pump assembly
Mechanical transmission power takeoff drive shaft
disconnected at main engine and shaft entirely removed
APU control box and bracket, and shift and throttle
control components mounted on floor plates removed
(TM 9-2350-256-20)
Any stowage racks and boxes interfering with removal of
fuel tank removed (TM 9-2350-256-20)
Personnel Required
9-2350-256-20)
Mechanics (3)
DESCRIPTION
The fuel tanks are of a welded steel construction. The left rear tank contains the filler cap and filter assembly. The right and
forward tanks contain liquid quantity sending units. The electric fuel pump is housed in the forward tank.
NOTE
The fuel tank may be stripped of all fittings, fuel pump, and sending unit, while installed, for ventilation
purposes (refer to TM 9-2350-256-20).
0029 00-1