TM 5-4520-253-13
S E R V I C E / R E M O V E / l N S T A L L F U E L F I L T E R ( C O N T)
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Remove bowl (3), filter element (4), and gasket (5) from filter head (6).
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 (safety or Stoddard’s Solvent)
is potentially dangerous.
Avoid repeated and prolonged
breathing of vapors and skin contact with the liquid. Do
not use near open flame, arcing equipment, or other igni-
tion sources. AIways wear eye protection and protective
clothing. Flash point of P-D-680 is 100° to 138° F (38° to
59°C).
Death or serious injury could occur if compressed air is
directed against the skin.
Do not use compressed air for
cleaning or drying unless the pressure is/has been reduced to
30 psi (207 kPa) or less. When working with compressed
air always use chip guards, eye protection, and other per-
sonal protective equipment.
Clean filter element (4), gasket (5), and bowl (3) in P-D-680 dry cleaning solvent. Shake off
excess and dry parts with compressed air,
If filter element cannot be cleaned, replace with new
element. If gasket is cracked or damaged, replace it.
Install filter element (4) and gasket (5) in filter head (6). Place filter bowl (3) over filter element
and against gasket.
Swing wire bail (2) under bowl and tighten thumbscrew (1) against bottom of bowl until leakproof
seal is achieved.
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