DRAIN FUEL TANKS (M981 AND M1064 ONLY)

Section III. TM 9-2350-261-20-1 EXTERNAL FUEL TANKS, TUBES, HOSES AND FITTINGS (M981 AND M1064 ONLY)

REPLACE COMBAT FILLER COVER AND LOCK (M981 AND M1064 ONLY)

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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 6-28 Change 2

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