TM 9-4520-260-13
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FUEL STRAINER- CONTINUED
TESTING
1.
Connect power plug and turn on the fuel supply.
2.
Start the heater (para 2-10) and check for fuel leaks.
If there are no leaks and heater operation is
satisfactory, shut off heater.
REMOVING STRAINER
1.
See Figure 4-10. Remove 7-inch hose (1) from
elbow (2). Remove elbow from strainer (3).
2.
Remove two screws (6) that attach bulkhead fitting
(5), data plate (7), and cap chain (8) to heater case.
3.
Remove assembled bulkhead fitting (5) and strainer
(3).
4.
Unthread strainer from nipple (4). If nipple comes
off with the strainer, remove the nipple. If
necessary, remove nipple (4) from bulkhead fitting
(5).
CLEANING
Clean all metal parts in dry cleaning solvent (Item 6,
Figure 4-9. Servicing Fuel Strainer.
assembly.
INSPECTION
Inspect all parts for cracks, worn spots, restrictions of fuel
through metal strainer, and damaged threads.
Replace damaged parts.
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