TM 5-3895-373-10b.Turn ignition switch (1) to ON position and checkfuel gauge (2) for the amount of fuel in the fueltank.c.Open left access door per paragraph 2.24.1.d.Use a cleaning cloth (Item 1, Appendix D) andwipe dirt and any foreign material from area ontop of fuel tank (3) around fuel tank cap (4).e.Unscrew fuel tank cap (4) and set cap aside.Fuel is very flammable and can explodeeasily.To avoid serious injury or death: Alwayswear 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 withineasy reach when working with fuel or on afuel system.Do not work on fuel system when engine ishot; fuel can be ignited by a hot engine.Clean fuel tank to purge any flammable liquidor vapors before welding, grinding, or usingany heat producing device near the fuel tank.Post signs that read "NO SMOKING WITHIN50 FEET" when working with open fuel linesor fuel tanks.CAUTIONDo not overfill fuel tank. When diesel fuel infuel tank begins to foam up into filler neckthe tank is full. Spilled fuel may accumulatein hard to reach areas inside paving machineengine compartment and cause a fire hazard.Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately afterrefueling. Dispose of contaminated rags inaccordance with local procedures.f.Check for any foreign material accumulated infiller neck strainer (5). Notify Unit Maintenance ifany foreign material is observed.g.Place fuel nozzle into filler neck and beginadding diesel fuel (Item 4, Appendix D).Periodically stop fueling and check fuel gaugefor level of fuel in tank. Fuel tank is full whengauge needle points to "1" increment mark. Donot overfill the fuel tank; stop fueling when fuel intank starts to foam up into filler neck.h.Turn ignition switch (1) to stop position andremove ignition key.3-21
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