TM 5-3895-373-204.7. REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL LINES, FITTINGS, AND HOSES - Continued.A. REMOVE.WARNINGFuel is very flammable and canexplode easily. To avoid seriousinjury or death:Always wear safety glasses/gogglesat all times.Keep fuel away from open flame orany spark (ignition source).Keep at least a B-C fire extinguisherwithin easy reach when working withfuel or on a fuel system.Do not work on fuel system whenengine is hot; fuel can be ignited by ahot engine.Post signs that read "NO SMOKINGWITHIN 50 FEET" when working withopen fuel lines or fuel tanks.CAUTIONThoroughly clean hoses and fittingsbefore disconnecting. Always plug orcap off disconnected fittings toprevent intrusion of contaminants.Failure to properly clean and cap offconnectors may result in systemcontaminationand equipmentdamage.NOTEPerform the following proceduresonly as needed to replace faulty ordamaged components.1.LOWER FUEL LEVEL IN FUEL TANK TOPREVENT SIPHONING.a.Lower fuel tank level below elbow (1) perparagraph 4 2.23.4.b.Place a machinery wiping towel beneathelbow (1).c.Tag and disconnect fuel hose (2) fromelbow (1). Secure the hose above fueltank level to prevent siphoning.2.REMOVE FUELUWATER SEPARATOR ANDFUEL LIFT PUMP HOSES AND ADAPTERS.a.Place a drip pan below the fuel/waterseparator.b.Tag and disconnect fuel hoses, lines, andfittings using the illustration and legend asa guide. Remove hoses or lines first, thenremove fittings.c.Cut and remove any tie wraps that aresecuring the fuel hoses or lines beingremoved.d.Drain all residual fuel into a utility pail.Dispose of fuel in accordance with localprocedures.e.Cap or plug exposed fuel system hoses orfittings to prevent fuel systemcontamination.GO TO NEXT PAGE4-36
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