TM 5-3895-373-20
4.7.
REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL LINES, FITTINGS, AND HOSES - Continued.
A.
REMOVE - Continued.
3.
REMOVE FUEL LIFT PUMP, ENGINE FUEL
FILTER, AND FUEL INJECTION PUMP TUBES,
HOSES, AND ADAPTERS.
a.
Place a machinery wiping towel beneath
the lower-most fitting of the fuel hose that
is to be removed.
b.
Remove clamps, hoses, adapters, fittings,
tie wraps, and mounting hardware as
required
for
the
specific
repair
or
replacement being performed. Use the
illustrations and legend as a guide.
WARNING
Fuel is very flammable and can
explode easily. To avoid serious
injury or death: Always wear safety
glasses/goggles at all times.
Keep fuel away from open flame or
any spark (ignition source).
Keep at least a B-C fire extinguisher
within easy reach when working with
fuel or on a fuel system.
Do not work on fuel system when
engine is hot; fuel can be ignited by a
hot engine.
Post signs that read "NO SMOKING
WITHIN 50 FEET" when working with
open fuel lines or fuel tanks.
c.
Drain all residual fuel from disconnected
fuel lines and hoses into a utility pail.
Dispose of fuel in accordance with local
procedures.
d.
Cap or plug exposed fuel system lines,
hoses, and fittings to prevent fuel system
contamination.
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