TM 9-2350-261-20-1
REPLACE FUEL TANK ACCESS COVERS AND DRAIN PLUGS
(M981 AND M1064 ONLY)
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 30, App D)
Torque Wrench (Item 96, App D)
Materials/Parts:
Sealing compound (Item 46, App C)
Gasket
Lockwasher (8)
Lockwasher (2)
Personnel Required:
Unit Mechanic
References:
See your -10
Equipment Conditions:
Engine stopped/shutdown (see your -10)
Carrier blocked (see your -10)
Fuel tanks drained (page 6-28)
REMOVE
1.
2.
3.
NOTE
Right and left fuel tank access covers are
the same. The following steps apply to one
cover.
Remove two screws (1), lockwashers (2), flat
washers (3), and bracket (4) from cover (5).
Discard lockwashers.
Remove eight screws (6), lockwashers (7), flat
washers (8), cover (5), and gasket (9) from
fuel tank (10). Discard gasket and
lockwashers.
Remove drain plug (11) and bushing ( 12)
from fuel tank ( 10).
INSTALL
4. Install cover (5) and new gasket (9) on fuel
tank (10). Secure with eight screws (6), new
lockwashers (7), and flat washers (8).
Tighten screws to 45-50 lb-ft (61-88 N•m)
torque. Use torque wrench.
5. Install bracket (4) on cover (5). Secure with
two screws (1), new lockwashers (2), and flat
washers (3).
6. Apply a coat of sealing compound to cleaned
threads of bushing (
7. Install bushing (12)
8. Install drain plug (1
12) and drain plug (11).
in fuel tank (10).
1 ) in bushing (12).
FOLLOW-THROUGH STEPS
1. Fill fuel tanks (see your -10).
2. Check for fuel leaks.
END OF TASK
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