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FUEL WATER SEPARATOR MAINTENANCE (Contd)
WARNING
Diesel fuel is flammable. Keep fuel away from open flames and
keep fire extinguisher within reach when working with fuel. Do not
work on fuel system while engine is hot. Fuel can be ignited by
contact with hot engine. Failure to comply may result in death or
injury to personnel.
NOTE
Both fuel water separators are replaced the same way. This
procedure covers the replacement of one fuel water separator.
DRAINING
NOTE
Have container ready to catch fuel.
1.
Check fuel water separator (11) for water.
2.
Loosen drain plug (10) on fuel water separator (11) to drain water until clean fuel runs out.
3.
Tighten drain plug (10) on fuel water separator (11).
4.
Start engine and check for leaks (TM 5-1940-322-10).
5.
REMOVAL
NOTE
Have container ready to catch fuel.
1.
Turn handle (2) to closed position on intermediate fuel shutoff valve (1).
2.
Loosen drain plug (10) on fuel water separator (11) to drain fuel.
3.
Loosen nuts (6) on fuel line (8) and fuel hose (7).
4.
Disconnect fuel line (8) and fuel hose (7) from fuel water separator (11).
5.
Remove two screws (9), four washers (4), two locknuts (3), and fuel water separator (11) from
bulkhead (5). Discard locknuts (3).
INSTALLATION
NOTE
Fill fuel/water separator with fuel prior to installation.
1.
Install fuel water separator (11) on bulkhead (5) with four washers (4), two screws (9), and two new
locknuts (3). Ensure drain plug is tight.
2.
Connect fuel line (8) and fuel hose (7) to fuel water separator (11) and tighten nuts (6).
3.
Turn handle (2) to opened position on intermediate fuel shutoff valve (1).
4.
Start engine and check for leaks (TM 5-1940-322-10).
5.
6.
Close battery hatch (TM 5-1940-322-10).
7.
Close engine hatches (TM 5-1940-322-10).
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