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TM-9-2320-361-20 Unit Maintenance Manual for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-361-20 12-22. FRONT AND REAR FUEL TANK DISCHARGE TUBES REPLACEMENT (M49A2C) This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS EQUIPMENT CONDITION M49A2C Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). MATERIALS/PARTS Fuel tanks drained (TM 9-2320-361-10). Two gaskets GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Six locknuts Keep fire extinguisher nearby when working on fuel REFERENCES (TM) tank trucks. TM 9-2320-361-10 TM 9-2320-361-20P WARNING Do not perform this procedure while smoking or within 50 feet of sparks or open flame. Fuel is flammable and can explode easily, causing injury or death to personnel and damage to equipment. NOTE Removal and installation of front and rear fuel tank discharge tubes is the same except for two U-bolts on the rear tube and three U-bolts on the front tube. This procedure describes removal and installation of the front tube. Access to nuts, screws, coupling, and gasket for removal and installation is through vehicle rear compartment. 1. Remove two nuts (2), screws (3), coupling (1), and gasket (6) from discharge tube (4) and manifold (5). Discard gasket (6). 12-37