TM 5-3895-373-20
2.23.4. DRAIN FUEL TANK - Continued.
A.
DRAIN - Continued.
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.
Post signs that read "NO SMOKING
WITHIN 50 FEET" when working with
open fuel lines or fuel tanks.
g.
Hold end of spray wand in utility pail and
squeeze the spray wand trigger to start fuel
flow.
h.
When pail is 3/4 full, release spray wand
trigger to stop fuel flow. Dispose of fuel in
accordance with local procedure.
i.
Repeat steps f and g to remove as much
fuel as possible from the fuel tank. Turn
fuel pump switch DOWN, off, and shut off
and remove key from ignition switch per TM
5-3895-373-10.
j.
Remove spray tip retainer (6) from spray
wand. Reinstall spray tip (7) onto spray
wand and secure in place with tip retainer.
k.
Set screed burner fuel shutoff valve (10) to
closed by turning valve handle to the 3
o’clock position.
l.
Disconnect fuel spray hose (8) from quick
disconnect coupler (9).
m.
Coil up hose (8) and return fuel spray wand
assembly (4) to hanger (5).
n.
Go to step 2 to drain any remaining fuel.
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