TM 9-2350-261-20-1
D R A I N F U E L T A N K ( M 1 1 3 A 2 , M 9 0 1 A 1 , A N D M 1 0 5 9 O N L Y)
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 30, App D)
Hose assembly (Item 37, App D)
Materials/Parts:
Wiping rag (Item 61, App C)
Suitable size containers at least 95 gal.
capacity
Personnel Required:
Unit Mechanic
References:
See your -10
Equipment Conditions:
Engine stopped/shutdown (see your -10)
Ramp lowered (see your -10)
Battery ground lead disconnected (page 13-2)
Carrier blocked (see your -10)
DRAIN
1. Place metal container (1) of suitable capacity
directly behind carrier to the left of lowered
ramp.
8. Turn fitting (6) on valve (4) to close drain
valve.
9. Install fuel filler cap and close filler combat
cover (2) (see your -10).
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
WARNING
Fuel flowing over a metal
surface
causes
static
electricity. This will cause a
spark unless the surface is
grounded.
NOTE
Use wiping rag to wipe up any spilled fuel.
Place container (1) against side of lowered
ramp and rear of carrier to get
metal-to-metal contact. Make sure there is a
good ground.
Open fuel filler combat cover (2) and remove
filler cap (see your -10).
Remove square head pipe plug (3) from drain
valve (4).
Attach drain hose (5) to drain valve. Place
open end of hose (5) in container (1).
Turn square fitting (6) on valve (4). Drain
fuel from tank.
When tank is drained, remove drain hose (5)
from valve (4). Insert plug (3).
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