TM-9-2350-311-20-1

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR HULL, POWERPLANT, DRIVE CONTROLS, TRACKS, SUSPENSION, AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS

AUGUST 1994

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6-6 PRIMARY FUEL FILTER

This task covers:

a. Removal/Disassembly

b. Assembly/installation

Tools

Lockwashers (2) (item 89, Appx G)

General mechanic’s tool kit (item 64, Appx H)

LockWashers (2) (item 100, Appx G)

Suitable container

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Equipment Condition

Materials/Parts

Right transmission access door opened (para 11 -7)

Filter element (item 189, Appx G)

a. Removal/Disassembly

Do not smoke or use open flame when working on fuel system. An explosion may

occur, causing severe injury or death.

NOTE

Primary fuel filter does not need to be removed from vehicle to remove filter element.

1 Disconnect primary fuel filter input hose(1) at quick disconnect (2).

Fuel is a hazardous waste and must be disposed of in accordance with local

procedures or direction of the local Hazardous Waste Management office.

2 Open draincock (3) and drain fuel into suitable container.

3 Remove elbow (4). Loosen cover screw (5).

4 Remove filter shell (6), filter element (7), and gasket (8). Discard filter element and gasket.

NOTE

Continue removal process only if complete primary fuel filter assembly removal is

necessary.

5 Remove draincock (3), cover screw (5), and washer (9). Discard washer.

6 Disconnect primary fuel filter-to-air box heater hose (10). Remove elbow(11 ).

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WARNING

WARNING