REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF FUEL FILTER AND FUEL LINE

TM 11-3895-209-14

4-11. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF FUEL FILTER AND FUEL LINE

WARNING

To prevent fire and a possible explosion, be sure that the engine is cool before discon-

necting or removing any fuel line components.

REMOVAL

A Turn the fuel valve fully clockwise (off).

B Unscrew fuel line (1) from the nipple (2) in the fuel pump.

C Remove the nipple (2) from fuel pump.

D Unscrew fuel line (1) from the nipple (3).

E Remove nipple (3) from the fuel filter.

F Loosen the knurled nut on the bail (6) and

release the bail from the fuel sediment

bowl (7). Swing the bail to one side.

G Remove the fuel sediment bowl (7) and

fuel filter gasket (8) from the fuel filter

body (10).

H Remove the bail (6) from fuel filter body (10).

I Unscrew the fuel filter element (9) from the fuel filter body.

J Unscrew the fuel filter body from fuel valve (4).

K Open fuel valve (4), and drain the fuel into a container. When all gasoline is drained from the

tank, unscrew the fuel valve (4) from the elbow (5).

L Unscrew the elbow (5) from the fuel tank.

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