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A.
REMOVE - Continued.
8.
REMOVE FUEL FILLER ASSEMBLY.
a.
Remove
machine
screws
(36)
and
lockwashers (37). Discard lockwashers. Be
sure to save machine screws for reuse at
installation of new fuel filler assembly.
b.
Remove filler neck (38), gasket (39), strainer
(40), and gasket (41). Discard fuel filler
assembly.
B.
CLEAN.
1.
CLEAN AND FLUSH FUEL TANK.
a.
Flush fuel tank with warm, soapy water. Allow
water to stand in tank for several minutes.
b.
Drain soapy water from tank into approved
container. Dispose of contaminated water in
accordance with local procedures.
Cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is TOXIC and flammable.
Wear protective goggles and gloves. Use only in a
well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes,
and clothes, and do not breathe vapors. Keep away
from heat or flame. Never smoke when using
solvent; the flashpoint for Type III cleaning solvent is
200°F (93,3°C).
Failure to do so may result in injury or death to
personnel.
If personnel become dizzy while using cleaning
solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help.
If solvent contacts skin or clothes, flush with cold
water. If solvent contacts eyes, flush eyes with
water and get immediate medical attention.
Use caution when scraping gasket material from fuel
tank. Do not scratch or gouge tank sealing surfaces
when scraping gasket material. Poor sealing and
fuel leakage may result from scratches or gouges in
tank sealing surfaces.
c.
Saturate any remaining gasket residue with cleaning
solvent. After 15 minutes, scrape residue off with putty
knife.
d.
Flush tank with cleaning solvent. Allow tank to drain
completely.
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