TM 5-3805-261-23-1
FUEL TANK CAP MAINTENANCE
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS
Removal, Disassembly, Cleaning and Inspection, Assembly, Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions
Maintenance Level
Unit
Machine parked on level ground (TM 5-3805-261-
10)
Tools and Special Tools
Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 89, WP 0348 00)
Parking/emergency brake applied (TM 5-3805-261-
10)
Materials/Parts
Rag, wiping (Item 35, WP 0349 00)
Implements lowered to ground (TM 5-3805-261-
10)
Gasket (2)
Strainer (2)
Engine off (TM 5-3805-261-10)
References
Battery disconnect switch in OFF position (TM 5-
3805-261-10)
WARNING
DO NOT smoke or permit any open flame in area of machine while you are servicing fuel system. Be
sure hose nozzle is grounded against filler tube during refueling to prevent static electricity. Failure to
follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
DO NOT perform fuel system checks, inspections or maintenance while smoking or near fire, flames or
sparks. Fuel may ignite, causing injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment.
Operating personnel must wear fuel-resistant gloves when handling fuel. If exposed to fuel, promptly
wash exposed skin and change fuel-soaked clothing.
