TM 5-3895-373-20
4.8.
REPLACE FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR - Continued.
A.
REMOVE.
1.
REMOVE FUEL LINES.
Fuel is very flammable and can
explode easily. To avoid serious
injury or death:
Always wear safety glasses/goggles
at all times.
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.
a.
Place drip pan below fuel/water separator (1).
b.
Loosen tube coupling nuts (2) and remove fuel
lines from fuel/water separator. Plug fuel lines.
Tag fuel lines for proper reinstallation.
NOTE
Fuel may run out of fuel supply line
connected to fuel/water separator
inlet
port
when
disconnected.
Position line above fuel tank to
prevent leakage of fuel.
c.
Secure disconnected ends of fuel lines above
fuel tank to avoid fuel spillage.
d.
Remove drain plug (3) and drain fuel from
fuel/water separator into drip pan. Reinstall
drain plug. Dispose of waste fuel in accordance
with local procedures.
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