TM 5-3895-373-34
2.22.
REPLACE/REPAIR FUEL TANK - Continued
D.
INSTALL - Continued.
4.
INSTALL FUEL TANK.
NOTE
To provide clearance for fuel tank
installation and mounting, hoses and
harnesses may have to be held
against end of hydraulic reservoir.
a.
Attach two sling straps around fuel tank (30).
Ensure straps are evenly spaced.
Fuel tank weighs approximately 75
lbs (34 kg). To avoid personnel
injury, ensure all sling straps are in
good condition and are of correct
lifting capacity. Ensure overhead
hoist is in good condition and hooks
are positioned correctly.
b.
Connect overhead hoist to sling straps and
position
fuel
tank
(30)
over
engine
compartment. Ensure drain plug is facing
outward.
c.
With the help of another person, guide and
lower fuel tank into engine compartment.
Remove sling straps.
d.
Unscrew fuel tank cap (29) and drape over the
edge of fuel tank (30). Ensure that the fuel
tank does not become contaminated while
being positioned. Install the fuel tank cap as
soon as the tank is in position.
e.
Move fuel tank (30) into place. Align mounting
feet with bolt holes in main frame.
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