TM 5-3805-261-23-1
FUEL TANK MAINTENANCE
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS
Draining, Removal, Cleaning and Inspection, Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Maintenance Level
Equipment Conditions
Unit
Machine parked on level ground (TM 5-3805-261-
10)
Tools and Special Tools
Parking/emergency brake applied (TM 5-3805-261-
Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 89, WP 0348 00)
10)
Shop equipment, common no. 2 (Item 76, WP 0348
Implements lowered to ground (TM 5-3805-261-
10)
Sling (Item 78, WP 0348 00)
Engine off (TM 5-3805-261-10)
Wrench, torque (Item 95, WP 0348 00)
Lifting device, 500-lb capacity
Battery disconnect switch in OFF position (TM 5-
3805-261-10)
Wood blocks
Engine hood assembly removed (WP 0181 00)
Materials/Parts
Cap set, protective (Item 7, WP 0349 00)
Left and right side engine panels removed (WP
Detergent (Item 11, WP 0349 00)
Primary fuel filter/priming pump and mounting
Fuel (Item 13, 14, or 15, WP 0349 00)
removed (WP 0045 00 or WP 0046 00)
Rag, wiping (Item 35, WP 0349 00)
Ether start aid assembly removed (WP 0050 00)
Personnel Required
Alternator mounting removed (WP 0066 00)
Two
Radiator drained (WP 0065 00)
References
Fuel tank cap removed (WP 0043 00)
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 death or injury 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.
