TB 9-6115-642-13
FUEL LINE MAINTENANCE.
This task covers:
a. Inspect
c. Replace
b. Remove
d Install
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions
Tools
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's
Reference
(item 1, appendix B)
Generator shut down, TM 9-6115-642-10
Heater shut off, Paragraph 2-4.1.c
INSPECTION
Perform a visual inspection for deterioration leakage, dry-rot, etc.
REMOVAL
WARNING
Keep spilled fuel away from hot engine and all fires, and wash with
warm water after getting any on skin. Fuel is highly flammable and is
irritating to skin.
1. Loosen screw clamps (1), Figure 4-29, to remove butt splice (6), and fuel line (2) between primary fuel pump (3),
and fuel pump (4). Drain any fuel from line into a suitable container.
2.
Loosen screw clamps (5) to remove butt splices (9) and fuel line (7) between fuel pump (4) and heater (8).
REPLACEMENT
1.
Perform steps 1 thru 2 of removal.
2.
Perform steps 1 thru 2 of install, substituting new fuel line for the defective one.
INSTALLATION
NOTE
Ensure that fuel line is routed away from the engine and heater exhaust.
1. Install a fuel line (2) and butt splices (6) between primary fuel pump (3) and fuel pump (4), securing with screw
clamps (1).
2.
Install a fuel line (7) and butt splices (9) between fuel pump (4) and heater (8), securing with screw clamps (5).
