TM 9-2320-280-10
2-78
Change 1
Item
No.
Interval
Crewmember
Procedure
Not Fully Mission
Capable If:
Table 2-2. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Cont’d)
Location
Item to
Check/
Service
DRIVER
24
After
Fuel Filter
WARNING
Do not perform fuel
system checks, inspec-
tions, or maintenance
while smoking or near
fire, flames, or sparks.
Fuel may ignite, causing
damage to vehicle and
injury or death to
personnel.
NOTE
A rubber hose can be
attached to drainvalve
to catch fuel in container
before opening drain
valve. If fuel is clear, put
fuel back in fuel tank.
a. Check fuel for contamin-
a. Fuel is not clear
ation. With engine running,
after draining 1 pint
open drainvalve. Allow fuel
(0.47 L).
to drain in suitable container
until it runs clear. Close valve.
NOTE
Fuel retained in the drain-
valve may drip when
vehicle vibrations occur.
This is normal and does
not constitute a leak.
Wipe drainvalve with
rag until excess fuel is
removed.
b. Check for leaks.
b. Class III
leakage evident.
c. Stop engine and remove
rubber hose from drainvalve,
if installed.
