TM-9-2350-311-10

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

NOVEMBER 1994

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HULL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES — CONTINUED
3--5.2
Fuel System — Continued
b. Refueling
WARNING
Diesel fuel is flammable. Do not smoke within 50 feet (15.2 m) of the vehicle while refueling to
prevent serious injury to personnel.
1
Shut off engine.
2
Before removing fuel filler cap (10), clean away debris.
3
Open fuel tank access door (11) and remove fuel filler cap (10) slowly.
4
Ground fuel hose nozzle to vehicle.
NOTE
Do not lay hose across vehicle.
If vehicle will not be operated for more than 1 month, perform step 5. If not, skip to step 6.
Fuel additive in step 5 will not remove foreign matter from the fuel system, but will prohibit
microbial growth on inner fuel tank surfaces.
Ensure fuel tank is at least half full prior to putting fuel additive into fuel tank.
5
Add 3.5 ounces (103.5 ml) of additive (item 1, Appx D) for each 100 gallons (378.5 l) of diesel fuel in
fuel tank. Use 4.725 ounces (139.7 ml) for a full tank of fuel (135 gallons (511 l)).
6
Fill to a level six inches (15.24 cm) below top of filler neck.
7
Replace fuel filler cap (10) and close fuel tank access door (11).
10
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