TM 9-1550-416-14&P
Table 3-5. QM-117B-1 and FQM-117C-1 Maintenance Procedures - Cont.
Item
Action
Task
Use extra fuel tubing and rubber bands provided
f. Fuel tubing and rubber
in the field support kit to replace worn, brittle, or
bands
cracked material.
a. Carburetor and engine
4. Cleaning
parts.
WARNING
The fuel is flammable. Use only in well
ventilated area. Extinguish all flames
a n d do not light matches or smoke
while handling fuel.
CAUTION
Do not turn the propeller if any dirt is
visible in the carburetor air intake or
exhaust port. T u r n i n g the propeller,
even slowly, can cause damage and pull
dirt into internal parts making cleaning
more difficult.
(1) Clean carburetor and engine parts with fuel.
WARNING
During and immediately after operating,
the engine and muffler are hot. Do not
touch hot surfaces; it will result in a
burn.
When performing the next step, the en-
gine and the glow plug must be cool.
Injury could result if the engine should
start during this step.
(2) Add fuel to engine and rotate propeller to
shaft is bent, or if any binding has resulted.
(3) If grit is felt in engine, replace engine.
(4) Check propeller. Replace if damaged.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to start the engine if the
shaft is bent or binding.
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