TM 5-1730-245-14
4.17 FUEL TANK - SERVICE.
THIS TASK CONSISTS OF:
a. Draining the fuel tank
b. Refilling the fuel tank
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
Material/Parts Required:
Toolkit, General Mechanics (item 5, Section III, Appendix B).
General Safety Requirements:
WARNING
Fuels are toxic and flammable. Do not use near heat or open flame. Area should
be well ventilated. DO NOT SMOKE.
1) Connect suitable sling to lifting rings (4) to raise and block the hydraulic power supply enough to
place waste container underneath
2) Place suitable waste container under drain plug (1). Capacity of fuel tank is 10 gallons.
3) Remove drain plug (1) allowing fuel to drain in to the container. Install drain plug (1) when all the fuel
has drained.
4) Dispose of waste fuel in accordance with local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
1) Remove rain cap (3). Remove fuel cap (2) and fill with proper fuel
2) Remove waste container
3) Raise hydraulic power supply and remove blocks.
4) Remove sling.
Figure 4-7. Fuel Tank Service.
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