TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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11-192. HEATER FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b.

Installation

Equipment Condition

• Stowage compartment door open

(TM 9-2320-280-10).

• Close fuel shut-off valve

(TM 9-2320-280-10).

General Safety Instructions

Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform

this procedure near fire, flames, or sparks.

WARNING

Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform this procedure

near fire, flames, or sparks. Severe injury or death will result.

NOTE

• Have drainage container ready to catch fuel.

• Cover or plug all open connections immediately after

disconnection to prevent contamination. Remove all covers or

plugs prior to connection.

1.

Disconnect two fuel lines (5) from filter (7) and allow fuel to drain.

2.

Remove two nuts (4), lockwashers (3), washers (2), screws (8), filter (7), and spacers (1) from

panel (6). Discard lockwashers (3).

NOTE

Apply sealing compound to threads of all fuel line joints before

installation.

1.

Install two spacers (1) and filter (7) on panel (6) with two screws (8), washers (2), lockwashers (3),

and nuts (4).

2.

Connect two fuel lines (5) to filter (7).

b. Installation

a. Removal

TM 9-2320-280-20-3

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Change 2

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 44)

Two lockwashers (Appendix G, Item 138)

Manual Reference

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P