3-26. AUXILIARY FUEL PICKUP AND RETURN LINES REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
a. Removal
CAUTION
Cover or plug all open hoses and connections immediately after
disconnection to prevent contamination. Remove all plugs prior to
connection.
NOTE
Have drainage container ready to catch fuel.
1.
Remove screw (5) and clamp (7), securing fuel return line (6) and fuel pickup line (4) to fuel line
clamp (8).
2.
Remove fuel pickup line (4) from supply tube (3) on fuel tank (1).
3.
Remove fuel return line (6) from supply tube (2).
WARNING
Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform this procedure
near fire, flames, or sparks. Severe injury or death will result.
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
M1097, M1097A1, M1097A2, M1123
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 44)
Tiedown strap (Appendix G, Item 242.1)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Fuel tank removed (para. 3-24).
General Safety Instructions
Do not perform this procedure near fire, flames,
or sparks.
b. Installation
NOTE
Substitute tiedown strap for spring clamp when clamp is not
available.
1.
Apply sealing compound to threads of fuel return line (6) and fuel pickup line (4).
2.
Install fuel return line (6) to supply tube (2) on fuel tank (1).
3.
Install fuel pickup line (4) to supply tube (3).
4.
Install clamp (7) on fuel return line (6) and fuel pickup line (4) and secure to fuel line clamp (8)
with screw (5).
TM 9-2320-280-20-2
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