ARMY TM 9-6115-670-14&P
4-71
4.30. FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY.
This task covers:
a. Service
b. Replace
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General Mechanic's Tool Kit
(Item 1, Appendix B)
Gloves, Chemical and Oil Protective
(Item 34, Appendix B)
Equipment Conditions
MASTER ON-OFF switch on APU control unit set to
OFF.
Engine stopped and allowed to cool completely.
Materials/Parts
Fuel Filter
An approved solvent
(Item 9, Appendix F)
SERVICE
a. Clean fuel filter element.
(1)
Remove fuel filter element (perform steps b (1) through b (3).
(2)
Rinse the inside of the filter cup with an approved solvent.
(3)
Rinse the filter element with an approved solvent.
(4)
Install fuel filter element (perform steps b (5) through b (9)).
b. Replace fuel filter element.
(1)
Remove radiator support bracket (perform Para 4.18., REMOVE, step d).
(2)
Close fuel filter valve (1, Figure 4-17) (up-down position).
WARNING
Ensure that NO IGNITION SOURCE is within 50 feet of
the 10 kW APU. The fuel in this APU is highly flammable.
Do not smoke. Do not splash fuel on hot components.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious injury
to personnel or DEATH.
WARNING
Avoid fuel contact with skin. Wear protective gloves,
goggles, apron and mask, while disconnecting fuel lines.
Do not splash fuel on hot components. Failure to heed
this warning could result in serious injury to personnel or
DEATH.
NOTE
Have suitable container available to catch fuel spill.