TM-9-2350-273-BD
M48/M60 SERIES TANK, COMBAT FULL-TRACKED 105-MM GUN
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR
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TM 9-2350-273-BD
FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM
Section V. Fuel Filters
4-10. General.
There are 2 filter devices in the fuel system. The primary filter is on the engine and 3
filter elements are in the fuel water separator also on the engine. The filters must be
periodical y drained to prevent water or dirt from entering the engine fuel system.
4-11. FUEL FILTER CLOGGED OR FROZEN
General Information
Clogged or frozen fuel filters will stop the flow of fuel to the injector pump. Lack of
fuel will stop the engine from running or if frozen will prevent the engine from starting.
Clogged filters must be repaired or by-passed and frozen filters must be thawed.
Limitations:
Unfiltered fuel if filters are bypassed.
Personnel/Time Required:
1 soldier
60 minutes
Materials/Tool*
None
Other Options
For frozen filters, heat with the personnel heater air ducted to the engine
compartment or heat with another vehicle's exhaust.
For clogged filters, remove filter element.
Procedural Steps:
1. Gain access to the fuel filters.
2. Clean away all grease and oil from filter connectors.
3. Drain the fuel lines and filter canisters.
4. Check for fuel leakage, tighten connections if required. Purge fuel lines; if the
failure is not corrected, go to step 5.
5. Primary filter may be by-passed by disconnecting lines from filter and connecting
them together as shown.
4-9
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