TM 55-1730-229-34
AG 320A0-MME-000
TO 35C2-3-473-2
TM 1730-34/1
CHAPTER 6
MAINTENANCE OF FUEL SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION.
Refer to TM 55-
6-1.
1730-229-12 for a description of the
E n s u r e that fuel tank is supported
fuel system.
so it does not drop when straps
a r e re l e a s e d .
FUEL TANK.
6-2.
(10) Loosen four jam nuts (7) and
a . Remove.
unscrew f o u r t u r n b u c k l e s ( 8 ) ( t u r n
from frame stud and tank
clockwise)
(1) Disconnect battery.
Carefully lower tank
strap (9) studs.
until there is clearance to disconnect
vent hoses.
(2) Drain fuel tank.
(11) Loosen hose clamps (10) and
( 3 ) Raise front of AGPU and sup-
d i s c o n n e c t vent hoses (11) from elbows
p o r t with jack stands under frame.
( 1 2 ) at each top corner of tank.
(4)
Refer
to
TM 55-1730-229-12,
Disconnect front and
(12) Lower fuel tank and remove
p a r a g r a p h 4-115.
rear brake cables at brake adjustment
hose section (6) from flange on fuel
Remove fuel tank (13).
fitting.
Remove front brake cable
tank.
mounting clamp f r o m f r o n t f o r k l i f t
( 1 3 ) Remove two cushions (14).
beam.
(5) Remove front axle
assembly
b.
( 1 ) Clean tank to remove all signs
Repaint if re-
of rust or corrosion.
quired.
b e f o r e removing.
I f conditions require fuel tank
(21), flat washers (19), bolts (18) and
r e p a i r s by welding or other meth-
o d s involving heat or flame, take
t w o spacers (20).
c a r e to assure that all fumes are
p u r g e d from the tank or fill tank
( 7 ) Tag and disconnect wiring from
f u e l level sensor (1) and low fuel sen-
with water before commencing the
repair. If possible, tank should
sor (2).
be filled with water prior to
(8) Disconnect fuel line (3) from
w e l d i n g after being thoroughly
p u r g e d of fumes. Applying heat or
e l b o w (4) on bottom of tank. Disconnect
f l a m e to a fuel tank containing
f u e l line (3) from frame fitting and re-
r e s i d u e , may result in a violent
m o v e fuel line.
e x p l o s i o n , causing death or injury
t o maintenance personnel.
( 9 ) Loosen hose clamps (5).
6-1