TM 9-4110-255-14
4-56. FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Materials/Parts:
Equipment Conditions:
Lock Washer (2)
Refrigeration unit shut down (para 2-7) and battery
12, Appendix G
disconnected (para 4-35).
Wiping Rags
Left side door open.
9, Appendix E
Washers (4)
14, Appendix G
a. Removal.
WARNING
Splashes and spills of fuel can cause eye injury and skin irritation. Wear face shield and
approved gloves when handling fuel.
Immediately remove any articles of clothing or shoes that have become soake d with fuel.
Stay in an area free from ignition sources until clothing has been removed.
(1) Place drain pan under fuel filter element (1) and remove fuel filter element, large seal (2), and small seal
(3). Drain filter element into drain pan then discard filter element and seals. Contact your local
environmental officer for guidance on how to properly dispose of used fuel in accordance with local
regulations.
(2) Check condition of union (4) and remove if damaged.
(3) If eye (5) is damaged, remove it.
(a) Loosen clamp (6) and remove hose (7).
(b) Remove union (8), washer (9), eye (5), and washer (10). Discard washers.
(4) If fuel filter cover (11) is damaged, remove two unions (8), washers (9), eyes (5), washers (10), two nuts
(12), bolts (13), and fuel filter cover. Discard washers.
(5) If bracket (14) is damaged, remove fuel solenoid (para 4-54). Remove two bolts (15), lock washers (16),
flat washers (17), and bracket. Discard lock washers.
b. Installation.
(1) If bracket (14) was removed, install bracket, two flat washers (17), new lock washers (16), and bolts (15).
Install fuel solenoid (para 4-54).
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