TM 5-5420-202-20-2
DRAINING FUEL TANKS (Sheet 1 of 2)
TOOLS: 3/4 in. socket with 1/2 in. drive
10 in. extension with 1/2 in. drive
Ratchet with 1/2 in. drive
Pump, dispensing, hand
SUPPLIES: Grease (Item 37, Appendix D)
Rags (Item 12, Appendix D)
Gasket
Drain pan
REMOVAL:
Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks within
Have a manned
area while draining fuel tanks.
fire extinguisher present.
NOTE
Whenever possible, start draining procedure when minimum amount of fuel is indicated on
fuel level indicator. Fuel may be transferred to another tanker into 55 gallon drums through
the use of the pump.
NOTE
Fuel may be drained onto the ground only under emergency conditions
1.
Using socket, remove four screws and lock-
washers (A) securing access cover (B) and
gasket (C) to underside of hull (forward
of engine compartment drain valve). Throw
gasket away.
2.
Place drain pan under access opening
to catch draining fuel.
3.
Using extension and ratchet, remove
drain plug (D) and allow fuel to drain.
About 8 gallons will remain in fuel
tanks.
Discard drained fuel.
4.
Go on to Sheet 2