TM-9-2320-387-10

TRUCK, UTILITY: S250 SHELTER CARRIER, 4X4, M1113

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2001

CHANGE 1

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TM 9-2320-387-10

3-l 1. FUEL FILTER MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Do not perform fuel system checks, inspection, or maintenance while

smoking or near fire, flames, or sparks. Fuel may ignite, causing

damage to vehicle and injury or death to personnel.

a.

Draining Fuel Filter.

(1) Raise

and secure hood (para. 3-9).

(2) Start engine (para. 2-12).

(3) Place toggle fuel switch (3) to the UP position and allow approximately

1 pt (0.47 L) of fuel to drain into a suitable container.

(4) Place toggle fuel switch (3) to the DOWN position when draining is

complete.

(5) Stop engine (para. 2-14).

(6) Lower and secure hood (para. 3-9).

b. Purging Fuel System of Air.

NOTE

This

procedure is used to purge fuel system of air

if

vehicle

has run

out of fuel.

(1)

Raise

and secure hood (para. 3-9).

(2)

Disconnect fuel line (1) from fuel filter outlet (2).

(3) Place a rag over fuel filter outlet (2).

(4)

Crank engine until rag is wet with fuel.

(5) Connect fuel line (1) to fuel filter outlet (2).

(6) Start engine (para. 2-12) and ensure fuel system has been purged of air.

(7)

Lower and secure hood (para. 3-9).