TM 9-2350-358-BD
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GENERAL - CONTINUED
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FUEL FILTER CLOGGED OR FROZEN
General Information:
The first indication of clogged or frozen fuel filters will be a failure of the engine to start or degraded performance because
of insufficient fuel.
Fuel filters if drained periodically should not freeze.
Dirty fuel will harm the injectors and must not be
unfiltered for long periods.
Clogged filters must be cleaned or changed to correct the problem.
Option 1:
Cleaning Filters.
Limitations:
Possible engine internal damage if filters are bypassed
Personnel/Time Required:
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1 soldier
•
0.5 hour
References:
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TM 9-2350-314-20-1-1
Other Options:
Remove filter elements.
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