TM-9-2350-358-BD

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A6

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

MARCH 1994

TM-9-2350-358-BD - Page 326 of 343

TM 9-2350-358-BD

D-10.

FLUSHING THE FUEL SYSTEM OF EMERGENCY FUELS

NOTE

Alternate fuels need not be drained and flushed.

These fuels can be further diluted by adding an

approved primary fuel and continuing operations

a.

Drain or pump out emergency fuel.

b.

Refill tank with 10 to 15 gallons (37.8 to 56.8 liters) of approved primary or alternate fuel.

NOTE

It is desirable that the engine be kept under load by driving the vehicle This will bring engine to

operating temperature

c.

Run engine for at least 1/2-hour, or until fuel has been consumed.

d.

Fill fuel tanks with an approved fuel.

e.

Resume operation.

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