TM-9-2320-280-20-3

TRUCK, UTILITY: M998 SERIES

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME 3 OF 3

JANUARY 1996

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supply tube assembly (2).

b. Installation

a. Removal

TM 9-2320-280-20-3

12-83. TROOP/CARGO WINTERIZATION HEATER FUEL SUPPLY TUBE ASSEMBLY

REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M998, M998A1, M1038, M1038A1

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 44)

Manual References

TM 9-2320-280-10

TM 9-2320-280-24P

Equipment Condition

Fuel tank removed (para. 3-24).

General Safety Instructions

Do not perform this procedure near fire, flames,

or spar .

WARNING

Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not perform this procedure

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

1. Mark position of fuel supply tube assembly (2) on access cover (3).

CAUTION

Cover or plug all open hoses and connections immediately after

disconnection to prevent contamination. Remove all plugs prior to

connection.

NOTE

Have drainage container ready to catch fuel.

2. Disconnect tank-to-hose fuel supply line (4) from fuel supply tube assembly (2).

3. Remove fuel supply tubs assembly (2) from fuel tank (1).

1. Apply sealing compound to threads of fuel supply tube assembly (2) and install tube assembly (2) on

fuel tank (1).

2.

Apply sealing compound to tank-to-hose fuel supply line (4) and connect fuel supply line (4) to fuel

FOLLOW-ON TASKS: Ž Install fuel tank (para. 3-24).

Ž Operate troop/cargo heater (TM 9-2320-280-10) and check for fuel leaks.

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