TM 5-3895-373-2014.3.REPLACE/REPAIR BURNER AND FUEL SPRAYB.REPAIR - Continued.2.ASSEMBLE FUEL FILTER COMPONENTS.a.Seat filter element (12) on center spud (16)and seal (15) and place in filter bowl (11).Secure filter element in place with gasket(10) and spud bolt (8). Tighten spud bolt astight as possible with fingers.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 orspark (ignition source).Keep at least a B-C fire extinguisherwithin easy reach when working withfuel or on a fuel system.Post signs that read "NO SMOKINGWITHIN 50 FEET" when working withopen fuel lines or fuel tanks.b.Coat filter head gasket (17) with clean fueland place on filter bowl (11).c.Squarely seat filter bowl (11) onto filter head(9). Secure with gasket (14) and center bolt(13).CAUTIONEnsure that center spud (16) is seatedin the bottom of filter bowl (11) orfilter element (12) may be smashed.d.Hold filter and tighten spud bolt (8) thentighten center bolt (13).e.Install vent gasket (19) and vent screw (18)and tighten vent screw.f.Use cleaning cloth to wipe residue fromthreads of elbows (4 and 5).WARNINGPipe sealant can cause eye damageor skin irritation. Wash after skincontact. Wear safety goggles/glasseswhen using. Avoid contact with eyesor skin. If sealant contacts eyes,flush eyes with water and getimmediate medical attention.g.Apply a light coating of pipe sealant to pipethreads of elbows (4 and 5). Ensure pipesealant is used sparingly so as not to clogfuel hoses or other fuel components.h.Install pipe thread side of elbows (4 and 5)into filter head (9). Tighten elbows so thatthey are both pointed in the directionshown. Refer to illustration.GO TO NEXT PAGE14-12
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