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REPAIR CONTINUED
Replace Elbow
WARNING
The JP-8 and diesel fuels used with the MTRCS are combustible and highly
explosive. Do not smoke or use open flame when performing maintenance. Flames
and explosion can occur resulting in severe injury or death.
The JP-8 and diesel fuels used with the MTRCS are toxic. Always wear eye, face,
and hand protection when working with or around fuel. If fuel contact is made with
eyes, flush your eyes and seek immediate medical attention. If fuel contact is made
with skin or clothing, remove contaminated clothing immediately, clean your skin with
a mild soap or cleanser, and rinse with clean water.
CAUTION
Fuel lines will have some fuel in them that will drain out when disconnected. Use
cleaning rags or spill kit to clean up any spills when performing the following tasks.
NOTE
There are two elbows of different sizes located on top of the fuel tank. The following
elbow replacement procedure is applicable to both the 1/4-inch return elbow and 3/8-
inch fuel feed elbow located on the top of the fuel tank.
1. Disconnect battery if not already disconnected (WP 0053, Disconnect).
2. Loosen 1/4-inch return line fitting (Figure 5, Item 1) or 3/8-inch fuel feed line (Figure 5, Item 2) fitting at
applicable elbow (Figure 5, Item 3 or Item 4).
3. Remove fuel line (Figure 5, Item 1 or Item 2) from elbow (Figure 5, Item 3 or Item 4).
4. Clean any fuel leakage from line with machinery wiping towels. Dispose of contaminated towels in accordance
with unit SOP.
5. Remove applicable elbow (Figure 5, Item 3 or Item 4) from fuel tank (Figure 5, Item 5) by turning in
counterclockwise direction.
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