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
11
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