TM 9-2350-261-20-1 TEMPORARY FUEL TANK REPAIR (M113A2, M1059, M901A1 M1068, AND M577AZ ONLY) INITIAL SETUP Tools:General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 30, App D)Materials/Parts:Sealing compound (Item 49, App C)Dry cleaning solvent (Item 13, App C)Sealing tape (Item 56, App C)Personnel Required: Unit MechanicReferences:See your -10Equipment Conditions: Engine stopped/shutdown (see your -10)Carrier blocked (see your -10)Ramp lowered (see your -10)Battery ground lead disconnected (page 13-2)Fuel tank removed (optional, page 6-11) orfuel drained below area of repair (page 6-5)REPAIR1.NOTEThis task is for fuel tank temporaryrepair only. Repair is not feasible intemperatures below +40°F (+4°C). Bestresults are obtained if temperature isbetween 75° and 90°F (24° and 32°C).CAUTIONBe sure fuel level in tank is below area tobe repaired.Clean 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) aroundrepair area. Use a wire brush, steel wool, oremery cloth.WARNINGD rycleaningsolventP - D - 6 8 0 istoxicandflammable. Always use inan open area with good airflow, away from sparks,h e a t , o r f l a m e s . W e argoggles and gloves. Do not breath vapors.Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes.If you get dizzy while using solvent,breath fresh air and get medical help. Ifsolvent gets on hands, wash them. Ifsolvent gets in eyes, flush eyes with freshwater and get medical help immediately.Keep fire extinguisher nearby.Clean area with dry cleaning solvent. Dryarea with a clean cloth.3. Reinforce small repair area with clean clothor sealing tape.4. Reinforce large repair area with sheet metal(aluminum), cut to fit.NOTESealing compound is usable for two hoursafter mixing. Use mixed sealing com-pound within this time.5. Apply mixed sealing compound 3/16-1/4 inch(4-6 mm) thick over repair area.6. Apply 1/16 inch (2mm) minimum of sealing. compound over reinforcement. Sealing com-pound must extend at least two inches (5cm) beyond reinforcement on all sides.7. Allow sealing compound to cure before fillingfuel tank. Sealing compound will be tack-freein 40 hours and cured in 72 hours.GO TO NEXT PAGEChange 36-212
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