TM 55-1925-283-12&P
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR (FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM) FOR
INLAND AND COASTAL LARGE TUG (LT)
FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR, SERVICE
INITIAL SETUP:
References:
Tools and Special Tools:
FM 55-502
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's (Item 1, Table 2,
TM 55-1925-273-10
Pipe Wrench, 48 Inch (Item 3, Table 2,
Suitable Drain Pan
Materials/Parts:
Dry Cleaning Solvent (Item 1, Table 1,
Equipment Conditions:
Set to OFF the FUEL FILTER/WATER SEPARATOR
Gloves, Chemical Protective (Item 1, Table 3,
and RACOR FILTER circuit breakers on the
120V emergency distribution panel No. 1. Lock
out and tag out (FM 55-502)
Goggles, Industrial (Item 2, Table 3,
CLOSE valves FO-16 F.O. FLTR / WATER SEP IN-
LET COV and FO-17 F.O. FLTR / WATER SEP
Grease, General Purpose (Item 2, Table 1,
OUTLET COV. Lock out and tag out (FM 55-
502)
Rags, Wiping (Item 3, Table 1, WP 0021 00)
All engine room ventilation fans operating normally
Tag, Danger (Item 4, Table 1, WP 0021 00)
(TM 55-1925-273-10)
Personnel Required:
Two Watercraft Engineers, 88L
REPLACE FILTER ELEMENTS
REMOVAL
WARNING
Diesel fuel is flammable and diesel fuel vapors can be explosive. Make sure all
work is performed in a well ventilated area. Keep sparks, open flame, and exces-
sive heat away from the work area. Failure to comply with this precaution can
result in death or serious injury.
Avoid prolonged exposure of the skin to diesel fuel. Protective nitrile gloves and
chemical protective goggles must be worn whenever handling diesel fuel or parts,
which are saturated with diesel fuel. Failure to comply with this precaution can
result in serious injury.
1. OPEN the vent valve (figure 1, item 1).
2. Position a suitable drain pan beneath the upper ball valve (figure 1, item 2).
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