Preparation for Fuel Filling from 5-Gallon Gasoline Cans

(5) Observe the tanks' fuel level through the filling

24.

Preparation for Fuel Filling from 5-Gallon

holes. Both tanks must be filled to within approximately

Gasoline Cans

2 inches of the top, thus leaving the proper void. Close

Connect the 5-gallon gasoline can to a pressure source

the valve as soon as the fuel reaches this level.

as follows:

b. Flame Landmines. To fill flame landmines (FM

a. Replace the cap on the 5-gallon gasoline can

2033), insert the pipe nipple that is on the fuel filling hose

with a fuel transfer cap (1, fig. 17).

into the filling hose of the mine and follow procedure in

b. Screw the tube reducer (3) into one end of the 8-

a(l) through (4) above. Leave approximately 10 percent

foot rubber hose (4).

air space to allow for expansion.

c. Screw the quick-disconnect coupling half (2) into

the tube reducer.

5-gallon gasoline can

Flamethrower fuel tank

Fuel transfer cap

Charging hose assembly

Pressure regulator

Figure 18. filling portable flamethrower from 5-gallon gasoline can by using AN-M4 compressor.