FUEL TANK (F1OOOORG-2)

TM5-4110-234-14

TO 40R7-5-7-1

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FUEL TANK (F1OOOORG-2) See figure 4-39

If fuel tank leaks or has minor repairable damage notify direct support maintenance.

Removal.

DO NOT SMOKE or use open flame in the vicinity of the engine or fuel tank. Internal combustion engine

fuels are highly flammable.

(1) Be sure that unit is turned off or that battery is disconnected.

(2) Open both side access doors.

(3) The fuel drain pipe plug is accessible through a hole on the lower left side of the unit.

(4) Drain the gasoline into a suitable container. Reinstall pipe plug.

(5) Wipe up or flush away all spilled gasoline.

(6) Tag and disconnect wire to fuel level sender.

(7) Loosen clamps and disconnect fuel hoses at the fuel tank.

(8) Remove the 3 upper and 4 lower sets of cap screws and lock washers and carefully remove the fuel

tank through the left side door opening. Leave the top support attached until the tank is out of the unit.

NOTE

It may be necessary to push the refrigeration line from the bottom of the sight glass into the heat shield

wall slightly to gain clearance.

b. For component part replacement see figure 4-39. Note that with the exception of the tank body most parts

can be replaced with the tank installed.

Install.

(1)

Carefully install the fuel tank through the left side door opening.

NOTE

It may be necessary to push the refrigeration line from the bottom of the sight glass into the heat shield

wall slightly to gain clearance.

(2)

Aline the fuel tank mounting holes and secure the tank in place with 7 cap screws and lock washers.

(3)

Connect the fuel hose to the fuel tank.

(4)

See tags and wiring diagram figure 4-6 and connect wire.

(5)

Check to see that the fuel drain plug is tight and fill the fuel tank.

(6)

Check for leaks.

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