ARMY TM 9-6115-672-14
AIR FORCE TO 35C2-3-444-32
MARINE CORPS TM 09244A/09245A-14
4-177
NOTE
Mark position of float when removing sender. Float must be in same position when
installed to ensure clearance with fuel tank.
(5)
Remove screws (37), lockwashers (38), washers (39), electrical lead (40), fuel level sender (41), and
gasket (42) from generator set fuel tank. Tag lead.
(6)
Cover opening in fuel tank.
c. Testing.
(1)
Shut down generator set, paragraph 2.11.2.
(2)
Remove fuel level sender, step b above.
(3)
Position fuel level sender in vertical position, similar to position as installed in fuel tank.
(4)
Set multimeter for ohms. Connect positive lead to fuel level sender terminal and negative lead to
fuel level sender ground.
(5)
With fuel level sender arm resting freely in what would be an empty position, multimeter should
indicate between 216 and 264 ohms.
(6)
Move fuel level sender arm up to what would be a full position. Multimeter should indicate
between 29.7 and 36.3 ohms.
(7)
Replace fuel level sender if indications are not as above.
(8)
Install fuel level sender, step d below.
d. Installation.
(1)
Remove cover from fuel tank opening.
(2)
Thoroughly clean mating surfaces for new gasket (42, Figure 4-26). Ensure no foreign material
enters fuel tank. Apply sealant (Item 21, Appendix E) to both sides of gasket. Position gasket on
fuel tank.
(3)
Position fuel level sender (41) in fuel tank. Ensure float is in same position as removed.
(4)
Remove tag from electrical lead (40), and secure fuel level sender (41) and lead to fuel tank with
washers (39), lockwashers (38), and screws (37).
(5)
Remove tag, and install electrical lead (36), washers (35), and lockwashers (34) on fuel level sender
(41).
(6)
Close engine compartment access doors.
(7)
Connect negative battery cable to battery, and close BATTERY ACCESS door.
