TM-9-2320-273-34

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

DECEMBER 1980

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TM 9-2320-273-34

To prevent any reoccurrence of harmful

vapors from reappearing in the fuel tank,

replacement of the step wiII be started

and completed immediately following

vapor test reading, using an explosive

meter.

Under no circumstances will any fuel

tank repair be carried over from the pre-

vious day, without performing another

vapor test reading to be conducted by

safety personnel. Repurge fuel tank if

vapors are present.

a.

Remove drain plug (1, fig. 3-5) from bottom of fuel tank and drain fuel into suitable containers.

b.

Remove fuel lines (3 and 5, fig. 3-5) and plug open ends.

c.

Remove air vent screw, fuel sending unit, and elbows from fuel tank (2 and 4, fig. 3-5).

d.

Clean and purge fuel tank.

LEGEND:

1.

DRAIN PLUG

5. FUEL LINE (RETURN)

2. AIR VENT SCREW

6. FUEL FILL NECK ‘

3. FUEL LINE (PICKUP)

7. TOP STEP

4. FUEL SENDING UNIT

8. BOTTOM STEP

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Figure 3-5. Fuel Tank Step.

Change 2

3-7