NOTES
WARNING
c. Repeat step b. for secondary fuel filter.
Fuel is flammable. Always use in area
d. Check for fuel leaks at primary and
with good air flow, away from heat or
secondary fuel filters while engine is
flames. Do not breathe fumes. If fuel gets
running. If leak is found, notify unit
on hands, wash them. If fuel gets in eyes,
maintenance.
flush with water and get medical help.
2. FUEL FILTER CHANGE. Annually or every
Keep fire extinguisher nearby.
1,500 miles, replace fuel filter elements as
1. FUEL FILTER DRAIN. Before operation,
follows:
drain water and sediment from primary
a. With engine stopped and master switch
and secondary fuel filters as follows:
OFF, place suitable container under
a. Remove rear power plant access pan-
fuel filters and drain filters.
els (TM 9-2350-261-10).
b. Remove primary filter shell first and
b. Place suitable container under primary
then secondary fuel filter shell Clean
fuel filter. Open drain cock and drain
inside of shells and install new elements
water and sediment from primary fuel
into shells.
filter. When clean fuel starts to drain
c. Pre-fill primary and secondary shells
out, close drain cock.
with fuel and install shells.
d. Install rear power plant access panels
(TM 9-2350-261-10). If engine will not
start or hesitates, the problem may be
filters
fuel
trapped
air.
Drain
(see NOTE 1).
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