TM 9-2350-261-20-1
DRAIN FUEL TANKS (M981 AND M1064 ONLY)
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
References:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 30, App D)
See your -10
Materials/Parts:
Equipment Conditions:
Wiping rag (Item 61, App C)
Engine stopped/shutdown (see your -10)
Suitable container (2)
Carrier blocked (see your -10)
Battery ground lead disconnected (page 13-2)
Personnel Required:
Unit Mechanic
DRAIN
6. Install plug (4) in fuel tank (3) after the
tank has been drained.
1. Open fuel filler combat cover (1). Remove fuel
filler cap (see your -10).
7. Install fuel filler cap (see your -10). Close
filler combat cover (1).
NOTE
Fuel tank capacity is 47.5 gal.
2. Place suitable container (2) directly beneath
fuel tank (3).
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.
3. Ground container (2) to carrier.
4. Close both fuel tank shut off valves
(see your –10).
5. Remove plug (4) from fuel tank (3). Drain
fuel.
FOLLOW-THROUGH STEPS
1. Connect battery ground leads (page 13-2).
2. After maintenance has been performed, fill
fuel tanks (see your -10).
END OF TASK
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