TM 5-3895-373-20
4.7.
REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL LINES, FITTINGS, AND HOSES - Continued.
B.
INSTALL - Continued.
2.
INSTALL FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR HOSES
AND ADAPTERS.
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).
Do not work on fuel system when
engine is hot; fuel can be ignited by a
hot engine.
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.
NOTE
To prevent siphoning of fuel from fuel
tank, connect fuel hose (2) to the fuel
tank only after all other fuel system
connections have been completed.
a.
Use cleaning cloths to wipe residue from threads
on all adapters to be installed.
Pipe sealant can cause eye damage
or skin irritation. Wash after skin
contact. Wear safety goggles/glasses
when using. Avoid contact with eyes
or skin. If sealant contacts eyes,
flush
eyes
with
water
and
get
immediate medical attention.
NOTE
Adapter pipe thread fittings are coded
P in the illustrations. P-coded fittings
require pipe sealant.
b.
Apply pipe sealant to P-coded fittings on
adapters.
c.
Position adapters as shown in the illustration.
Tighten all fittings.
d.
Reconnect fuel hose (2) to straight adapter (3)
and tighten hose clamp (4).
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