TM-9-2350-277-34 Direct and General Maintenance Manual M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download
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TM 9-2350-277-34 REPAIR FUEL TANK (M577A3 AND M1068A3 ONLY) 0017 00 THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS: Cleaning (page 0017 00-1). Repair or Replacement (page 0017 00-2). INITIAL SETUP: M a i n t e n a n c e L e v e l Direct Support T o o l s a n d S p e c i a l T o o l s Metal Worker’s Tool Kit (WP 0120 00, Item 63) Trailer-Mounted Welding Shop (WP 0120 00, Item 69) M a t e r i a l s / P a r t s Sealing compound (WP 0122 00, Item 28) Wiping rag (WP 0122 00, Item 36) P e r s o n n e l R e q u i r e d Metal Worker 44B10 R e f e r e n c e s See your -10 See your -20 TM 9-237 E q u i p m e n t C o n d i t i o n Engine stopped (see your -10) Carrier blocked (see your -10) Ramp lowered (see your -10) Battery ground leads disconnected (see your -20) Fuel tank removed (see your -20) Fuel tank access cover removed (see your -20) Fuel quantity sending unit removed (see your -20) CLEANING WARNING Fuel fumes can explode and burn you. Before welding: Drain all fuel. Disconnect and cap fuel and vent lines. Purge fuel residue and fumes by steam cleaning. Purge air from fuel tank with CO2. 1. Use a wire brush to remove paint and dirt from outer surface area to be welded. WARNING Air pressure in excess of 30 psi (207 kPa) can injure personnel. Do not direct pressurized air at yourself or others. Always wear goggles. C A U T I O N Do not expose seal areas to steam for more than 15 minutes, as existing seal will begin to deteriorate. 2. Steam clean inside of fuel tank (1). Use clean rags and 30 psi (207 kPa) compressed air to dry. 0017 00-1