TM 9-2540-205-24&P
FUEL SYSTEM
Stewart-Warner 10560C24, 10560G
FUEL CONTROL VALVE-Controls pressure, temperature, and delivery of Incoming fuel. Pressure is regu-
lated by a needle valve and diaphragm. Fuel is heated by an electric heater, and fuel temperature is monitored
by a snap-action thermostat. Fuel leaving the valve is metered by passing through a calibrated orifice.
SHUT-OFF SOLENOID-Turns fuel flow on and off. Controlled by RUN/OFF/STARTon control box.
RESTRICTION SOLENOID-AIIows more fuel to be delivered to heater. Controlled by HI/LO switch on control
box.
Do not start In HI mode, may cause flood out.
FUEL TUBE-Rigid tube used to deliver fuel to heater.
BYPASS TUBE-Equalizes pressure on both sides of diaphragm in fuel control valve. Permits proper heater
operation in any position.
VAPORIZER-Spreads fuel over a larger surface area for better mixing with air before burning.
WICK-Presents fuel/air mixture to igniter for lighting.
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