TM 9-4520-251-14
5-19 FUEL TANK
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Service
c. Installation
Tools
Personnel
Tool kit, service, refrigeration unit
2
(Appendix B, Section Ill, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
References
Forest green paint
TT-C-490
Cleaning Methods and
(Appendix E, Item 11)
Pretreatment of Ferrous Surfaces
Material required by TT-C-490
TT-P-636
Primer Coating
Dry cleaning solvent
MI L–T–704
Treatment and Painting of
(Appendix E, Item 15)
Material
Fuel tank
General Safety Instructions
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 used to clean parts is potentially dan-
gerous to personnel and property. Flash point of solvent is 100° to
138°F (38° to 59°C).
Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact.
Do not us. near open flame or excessive heat.
Dispose of waste solvent in safe manner.
Gasoline used In operating this heater is explosive.
Avoid open flame near gas tank filler neck.
Make sure a Class 20-B:C fire extinguisher is in easy reach.
Dispose of waste gasoline in safe manner.
Wear approved ear protection equipment within 25 feet (7.6 meters) of
operating heater. Failure to do so may result in impairment or loss of
hearing.
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
REMOVAL
1.
Backtow
Remove screws (1), Iockwashers (2)
washers (2A) and backtow (3). Put
aside for reassembly.
NOTE
As an aid to understanding disassembly, only trail-
er is shown in exploded view. However, only hood
assembly need be removed. See NOTE at begin-
ning of this chapter.
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