TM 5-2420-230-24-1
7-5. FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Primary Fuel Filter (Fuel/Water
b. Secondary Fuel Filter Removal
c. Secondary Fuel Filter Replacement
Separator) Removal
d. Primary Fuel Filter (Fuel/Water
e. Follow-On Maintenance
Separator) Replacement
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment
Equipment Conditions
None
TM or Para
Condition Description
Vehicle positioned on level
ground.
Tools and Special Tools
Pan, drain, Item 29, Appendix B
Parking brake applied.
Tool kit, general mechanics, Item 38, Appendix B
Engine shut OFF.
Electrical master switch OFF.
"Do Not Operate" tag attached
Materials/Parts
Cloth, lint-free, Item 10, Appendix C
to ignition switch.
Filter, fuel, primary, Item 50, Appendix D
Hood raised.
Filter, fuel, secondary, Item 49, Appendix D
Drawings Required
Turbine Fuel, Aviation, JP-8, Item 69, Appendix C
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 16
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 34
Personnel Required
MOS 62B, Construction Equipment Repairer
Estimated Time to Complete
Refer to MAC in Appendix B
References
None
a. Primary Fuel Filter (Fuel/Water Separator)
Removal.
No smoking, flames, sparks, or glowing
or hot objects are allowed within 50 ft.
(15 m) of vehicle. Fire or explosion may
cause personal injury or death.
Fuel and oil are slippery and can cause
falls. To avoid injury, wipe up spilled fuel
or oil with rags.
To prevent possible injury, wear gloves
and protective eye equipment when
handling fuel. Failure to comply may
result in injury or death to personnel.
(1)
Place drain pan beneath primary filter.
(2)
Remove knurled fastener securing glass bowl.
(3)
Unscrew canister, drain fuel, and discard canister.
Change 1
