TB 9-6115-644-13
4-18
FUEL LINE MAINTENANCE.
This task covers:
a. Inspect
c. Replace
b. Remove
d. Install
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Conditions
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's
Reference
(item 1, appendix B)
Materials/Parts
None
Generator shut down, TM 9-6115-644-10, Paragraph 2-9.2
Heater shut off, TB 9-6115-644-13, Paragraph 2-4.1.c
INSPECTION
Perform a visual inspection for deterioration, leakage, dry rot, etc.
REMOVAL
WARNING
Catch fuel in a suitable container. 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 splices (2) and fuel line (9) between primary fuel tank (3), and
fuel pump (4). Drain any fuel from line into a suitable container.
2.
Loosen screw clamps (5) to remove butt splices (6) 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 installation, 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 new fuel line (9) and butt splices (2) between primary fuel tank (3) and fuel pump (4), securing with screw
clamps (1).
2.
Install a new fuel line (7) and butt splices (6) between fuel pump (4) and heater (8), securing with screw clamps (5).
