TM 5-3805-254-20-1
DRAINING FUEL TANKS
This task covers:
DRAINING
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Personnel Required
Container, 55-gallon (two required)
One
Pump, hand
Screwdriver, flat-tip, 3/16-inch
Equipment Condition
Materials/Parts
Disconnect battery cables (page 2-424).
Gasket, cover
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
DRAINING
WARNING
Diesel fuel burns easily. Do not smoke or allow flames nearby. DIS-connect batteries when
working on fuel system. Failure to observe these precautions could cause serious injury or death
to personnel.
NOTE
Drain only rear fuel tank when removing rear fuel tank. Drain both fuel tanks when removing front
or both fuel tanks.
1.
Rear of front fuel
Shutoff valve (2)
Turn clockwise to close.
tank (1)
NOTE
Steps 2 thru 5 are typical for both fuel tanks.
2.
Top of fuel tank (3)
Nine screws (4)
Using 3/16-inch flat-tip screwdriver, un-
screw and take out.
3.
Cover (5) and cover
a.
Take off.
gasket (6)
b.
Get rid of cover gasket.
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