TM-9-2320-283-34-1

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL, 50,000 GVWR, 6X4, M915A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

DECEMBER 1983

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TM 9-2320-283-34-1

FUEL SYSTEM.

3-14.

FUEL TANK REPAIR (Continued).

LOCATION/ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

A.

CLEANING

WARNING

Fuel tank, even when empty, contains traces of diesel fuel that can catch

fire during repair. To avoid serious injury to you and other personnel,

render fuel tank safe for repair as prescribed below.

1.

Tank (1).

a. Clean outside

Refer to paragraph 3-4.

b. Flush and clean all

Refer to TB ORD 1047

traces of diesel fuel

(Elimination of Com-

from inside

bustibles from Interiors

of Metal or Plastic

Gasoline and Diesel Fuel

Tanks)

c. Dry thoroughly.

B.

INSPECTION

2.

Tank (1) and steps

Inspect

Refer to paragraph 3-5.

(2)

Circle defected areas.

C.

TESTING

3.

Tank (1)

a. Pressurize to 10 psi

Be sure to plug all

openings.

b. Use soapy solution.

c. Check for leaks

Circle area where holes

are found.

d. Release air pressure.

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