TM 9-4520-251-14
4-63 DRAINCOCK (FUEL TANK)
This task covers:
a. Inspection
b. Service/Replacement
Materials/Parts
Draincock
General Safety Instructions
Gasoline used in operating this heater is explosive.
Avoid open flame near spilled or drained gasoline.
Make sure a Class 20-B:C fire extinguisher is in easy reach.
Dispose of waste gasoline in a safe manner.
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
INSPECTION
1. Draincock
SERVICE/REPLACEMENT
2. Draincock
Visually inspect for leakage. Check for damage that
would interfere with operation. Using suitable con–
tainer to collect drained gasoline, open draincock
and check for clogging.
If there is leakage when draincock is fully closed,
replace. If gasoline does not drain freely with
draincock open, locate
clogging and remove.
If draincock is de–
fective, replace.
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